Nurses Care Hospice, Inc
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921686)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 256-0462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Nurses Care Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.00, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Nurses Care Hospice, Inc serves 37 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Nurses Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921686), certified since August 29, 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nurses Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Ontario, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 29, 2017 (CCN 921686).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Nurses Care Hospice, Inc scored 90.00, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 10, and reports that 17.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Nurses Care Hospice, Inc serves 37 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Nurses Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921686) since August 29, 2017, 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 patient counts are too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.00, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 17.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Nurses Care Hospice, Inc serves 37 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California location in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS quality measures and family survey results are generally more informative for comparing care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 29, 2017.
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 with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Nurses Care Hospice, Inc at (909) 256-0462 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process. Please contact Nurses Care Hospice, Inc at (909) 256-0462 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — you can review published measures on Medicare Care Compare and confirm details directly with the hospice at (909) 256-0462.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nurses Care Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921686?state=CA using CCN 921686.
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.