Needles Hospice, Inc
Needles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31794)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 266-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Needles Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence of published data does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Needles Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Needles, California office in San Bernardino County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Needles Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31794, certified since July 6, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Needles Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Needles, San Bernardino County, California. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) B31794.
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results for Needles Hospice, Inc, including the star rating, the percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available in the data provided.
Ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available data; families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Based on the data provided, Needles Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Needles, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Needles Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31794), certified since July 6, 2022, 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 Hospice Survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily indicate poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Needles Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Needles, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type has not been provided in the data available; please contact the hospice at (760) 266-4400 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Needles Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022, according to CMS data.
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 focused on comfort and quality of life for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Needles Hospice, Inc at (760) 266-4400 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 Needles Hospice, Inc at (760) 266-4400 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver support, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact Needles Hospice, Inc at (760) 266-4400 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Needles Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31794?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.