St Bernardine Hospice Care
Apple Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751519)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 983-2647 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St Bernardine Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 88.89, below the California state average of 93.41.
St Bernardine Hospice Care serves 21 ZIP codes from its Apple Valley, California office in San Bernardino County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, St Bernardine Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751519, certified since February 7, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Bernardine Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Apple Valley, California area, based in San Bernardino County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2014 (CCN 751519).
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. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that survey data public for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, St Bernardine Hospice Care scored 88.89, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8, and reports that 15.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per available Care Compare data.
St Bernardine Hospice Care's service area covers 21 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderate geographic reach from its Apple Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Bernardine Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751519), certified since February 7, 2014, 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, which often happens with smaller patient counts; 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 88.89, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Bernardine Hospice Care serves 21 ZIP codes from its Apple Valley, California location in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 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 determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2014.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact St Bernardine Hospice Care at (760) 983-2647 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact St Bernardine Hospice Care directly at (760) 983-2647 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact St Bernardine Hospice Care at (760) 983-2647 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Bernardine Hospice Care (CCN 751519) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751519?state=CA to review current CMS-reported measures.
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.