Ie Community Hospice Inc
Upland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31523)
CMS process measure: 87.95 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 321-2255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ie Community Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.95, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Ie Community Hospice Inc serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Upland, California, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Ie Community Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31523), certified since September 9, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ie Community Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Upland, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2021. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data reviewed.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent who rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Ie Community Hospice Inc scored 87.95, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 was also reported by CMS. CMS has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
The hospice reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Upland, CA location, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ie Community Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31523) since September 9, 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; this does not necessarily indicate lower quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 87.95, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ie Community Hospice Inc, located in Upland, CA (San Bernardino County), reports serving 68 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (909) 321-2255 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 decided 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 focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Ie Community Hospice Inc at (909) 321-2255 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (909) 321-2255 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports caregivers — contact (909) 321-2255 for specifics on this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ie Community Hospice Inc (CCN B31523) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31523?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.