Sacred Heart Hospice
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551603)
CMS process measure: 85.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 682-7022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Sacred Heart Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 85.19, below the California state average of 93.41.
Sacred Heart Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County.
Yes, Sacred Heart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551603, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sacred Heart Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Riverside, California, serving patients and families in Riverside County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2010.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Sacred Heart Hospice. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality, so families should not read anything negative into its absence.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Sacred Heart Hospice scored 85.19, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 9 and a rate of 19.1% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though families should review these figures directly on Care Compare for full context.
Sacred Heart Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 47 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sacred Heart Hospice?
Yes. Sacred Heart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551603) since May 21, 2010, 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 Sacred Heart Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this is not evidence of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sacred Heart Hospice's composite process score is 85.19, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sacred Heart Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sacred Heart Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sacred Heart Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2010.
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 when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Sacred Heart Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (951) 682-7022 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Sacred Heart Hospice at (951) 682-7022 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services covered, how care needs are met, and how caregivers can be involved; contact Sacred Heart Hospice at (951) 682-7022 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sacred Heart Hospice (CCN 551603) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551603?state=CA to review the latest CMS data.
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.