Helping Hands Hospice Llc
Blythe, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51718)
CMS process measure: 54.84 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 3 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 280-2117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Helping Hands Hospice in Blythe, CA, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 54.84, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Helping Hands Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Blythe, California office in Riverside County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51718, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
Helping Hands Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Blythe, California and the surrounding Riverside County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or has withheld the data due to sample size.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Helping Hands Hospice LLC scored 54.84, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice; no further breakdown of visit-frequency measures was published.
Helping Hands Hospice LLC's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, covers 3 ZIP codes near its Blythe, CA location.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51718), certified since May 26, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 54.84, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Helping Hands Hospice LLC serves 3 ZIP codes from its office in Blythe, Riverside County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 3 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data available for this listing; contact the hospice at (714) 280-2117 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Helping Hands Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (714) 280-2117 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (714) 280-2117 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (714) 280-2117.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Helping Hands Hospice LLC directly using CCN B51718 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51718?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.