Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc
Corona, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11575)
CMS process measure: 88.46 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 636-0880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.46, below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Corona, CA office in Riverside County.
Yes, Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11575, since February 24, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Corona, California, serving families in Riverside County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients during the survey period. This does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc scored 88.46, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS.
The hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Corona office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11575) since February 24, 2021, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report results reliably — this is not an indicator of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 88.46, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Corona, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS-reported quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 focuses on comfort for people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop 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 medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc at (760) 636-0880 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 Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc at (760) 636-0880 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, services offered, and the areas served — contact the hospice at (760) 636-0880 to ask these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Providers Of The Desert, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11575?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.