Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice
Fontana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051515)
CMS process measure: 96.04 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 609-3838 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice holds a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.04 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Fontana, CA office in San Bernardino County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051515, certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Fontana, California, in San Bernardino County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1985 (CCN 051515). According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Fontana office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 3-star rating. Of the families surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.04, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 32.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; this profile does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and with the hospice itself, since CMS updates figures periodically and does not publish some measures for hospices with small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051515), certified since July 16, 1985, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 3 stars, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.04, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 32.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Fontana, San Bernardino County office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't determine quality by itself; it's one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1985.
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 who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (909) 609-3838 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice at (909) 609-3838 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — this hospice's available figures are listed above, and remaining questions can be directed to (909) 609-3838.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice (CCN 051515) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051515?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.