St Martin High Desert
Victorville, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31724)
CMS process measure: 85.6 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (442) 255-4992 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Martin High Desert, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 85.60, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
St Martin High Desert serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Victorville, California, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, St Martin High Desert is Medicare-certified (CCN B31724, since March 4, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Martin High Desert is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Victorville, California and the surrounding San Bernardino County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 4, 2022. The data provided does not include an ownership designation for this hospice, so families should confirm directly with the hospice or through Medicare Care Compare whether it operates as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
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 in the data available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, St Martin High Desert scored 85.60, which CMS data identifies as below the California state average of 93.41. A related care index score of 9 and a rate of 8.1% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though the source data does not include further context to interpret these figures.
St Martin High Desert reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Victorville office in San Bernardino County. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Martin High Desert is Medicare-certified (CCN B31724) since March 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 in the data provided, which often happens with a small number of surveyed patients rather than indicating quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Martin High Desert has a CMS composite process score of 85.60, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Martin High Desert reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its office in Victorville, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (442) 255-4992 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Martin High Desert has been Medicare-certified since March 4, 2022, according to CMS data.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care is a specific Medicare benefit for people with a terminal illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (442) 255-4992 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (442) 255-4992 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact St Martin High Desert at (442) 255-4992 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St Martin High Desert's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31724?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.