Priority One Hospice
Montclair, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551742)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 625-6377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Priority One Hospice. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.15 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Priority One Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Montclair, California office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Priority One Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551742, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Priority One Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Montclair, California, serving families in San Bernardino County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2013.
CMS Care Compare data does not include published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10) for Priority One Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Priority One Hospice scored 96.15, which is above the California state average of 93.41. Its care index score is listed as 9.
Priority One Hospice reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Montclair office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Priority One Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551742), certified since July 23, 2013. 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for Priority One Hospice, which often happens with a small number of surveyed patients rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Priority One Hospice's composite process score is 96.15, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Priority One Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Montclair, California location in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Priority One Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS makes it public so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Priority One Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2013.
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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (909) 625-6377 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Priority One Hospice at (909) 625-6377 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about services offered, coverage area, family caregiver survey results, and quality measure scores; contact Priority One Hospice at (909) 625-6377 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Priority One Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551742?state=CA to review its current CMS-published details.
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.