Inland Valley Hospice Care
Apple Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551560)
CMS process measure: 90.05 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 243-2501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Inland Valley Hospice Care reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 90.05, below the California state average of 93.41.
Inland Valley Hospice Care serves 35 ZIP codes from its Apple Valley, CA office in San Bernardino County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Inland Valley Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551560), certified since September 22, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Inland Valley Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Apple Valley, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2009.
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the current data, but family caregiver survey results are available: 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. When a specific measure such as the star rating is not listed, it does not indicate poor quality \u2014 CMS often withholds figures for hospices with smaller patient counts.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Inland Valley Hospice Care scored 90.05, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 30.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as measured by CMS.
The hospice's service area, per CMS Care Compare, covers 35 ZIP codes from its Apple Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Inland Valley Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551560) since September 22, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Inland Valley Hospice Care, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Inland Valley Hospice Care's composite process-of-care score is 90.05, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data shows this hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Apple Valley, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Inland Valley Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice, per CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS publishes separate quality and survey measures for that purpose.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS records, Inland Valley Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2009.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines life expectancy is limited. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care \u2014 pain management, emotional support, and medical attention continue. Patients can also stop hospice and return to curative treatment if they choose.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Inland Valley Hospice Care at (760) 243-2501 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Inland Valley Hospice Care directly at (760) 243-2501 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver survey results, and quality measure scores \u2014 contact Inland Valley Hospice Care at (760) 243-2501 for specifics, and review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Inland Valley Hospice Care directly using CCN 551560 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551560?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.