High Desert Hospice Services Inc
Victorville, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551622)
CMS process measure: 97.9 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 245-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 86% would definitely recommend High Desert Hospice Services Inc, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.90 compared to a California state average of 93.41, putting it above the state average.
High Desert Hospice Services Inc serves 22 ZIP codes from its Victorville, CA office in San Bernardino County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, High Desert Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551622, since December 9, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
High Desert Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Victorville, California, serving San Bernardino County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2011 (CCN 551622).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here, so no additional star figure is stated beyond what is reported above.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — High Desert Hospice Services Inc scored 97.90, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 44.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the published data. If any other CMS quality measure is not mentioned here, it is because CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 22 ZIP codes from its Victorville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. High Desert Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551622) since December 9, 2011, and 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, High Desert Hospice Services Inc scored 97.90, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 22 ZIP codes from its Victorville, CA office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2011.
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 who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (760) 245-8900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting care details are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (760) 245-8900 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, family caregiver satisfaction results, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures — you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (760) 245-8900.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up High Desert Hospice Services Inc (CCN 551622) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551622?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.