Riva Hospice Of California
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11529)
CMS process measure: 99.56 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 831-6891 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riva Hospice Of California received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 90% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.56 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Riva Hospice Of California serves 67 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Riva Hospice Of California is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11529, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Riva Hospice Of California is a for-profit hospice based in Riverside, California, serving families in Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11529.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Riva Hospice Of California a 5-star rating overall. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey, not clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Riva Hospice Of California scored 99.56, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended clinical processes, as reported to CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 21.0% of patients, according to the latest published data.
Riva Hospice Of California reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Riverside office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Riva Hospice Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN A11529) since November 5, 2020, 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 survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.56, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Riva Hospice Of California reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 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 does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality and survey scores are separate measures worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive medical care for symptom management and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify care settings for Riva Hospice Of California; please contact the hospice at (323) 831-6891 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Riva Hospice Of California at (323) 831-6891 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality composite scores versus the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Riva Hospice Of California directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11529?state=CA to confirm CCN A11529 and review the latest published figures.
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.