Preventive Care Hospice, Inc
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51765)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 371-5979 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Preventive Care Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. A composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is also not available for this hospice.
Preventive Care Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Palm Desert, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Preventive Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51765, since November 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preventive Care Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Palm Desert, California, serving Riverside County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2022.
CMS's ownership category for this hospice is not included in the data provided, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. Likewise, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Preventive Care Hospice, Inc — a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage giving a 9-10 rating are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS has also not published this hospice's composite process measure score, so no direct comparison can be made to the California state average composite score of 93.41 at this time. CMS Care Compare data indicates that Preventive Care Hospice, Inc currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Palm Desert office.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice with any additional questions about services or care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Preventive Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51765) as of November 4, 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
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 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, Preventive Care Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Palm Desert, California office in Riverside County.
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?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 371-5979 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Preventive Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2022.
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 and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment and has a life-limiting prognosis.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the time remaining.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 371-5979 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 371-5979 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, caregiver support, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact Preventive Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 371-5979 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Preventive Care Hospice, Inc, CCN B51765, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51765?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.