Starlight Hospice Inc
Montclair, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01503)
CMS process measure: 55.56 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 257-8788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Starlight Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, Starlight Hospice Inc scored 55.56, below the California state average of 93.41.
Starlight Hospice Inc serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Montclair, California, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Starlight Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01503, since October 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Starlight Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice serving the Montclair, California area, and has been Medicare-certified since October 2017 (CCN A01503). It is located in San Bernardino County.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for Starlight Hospice Inc. This is often the result of too few surveyed families to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Starlight Hospice Inc scored 55.56, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 25.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Starlight Hospice Inc reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Montclair office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published there at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing and speak directly with the hospice for further detail.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Starlight Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01503) since October 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 Starlight Hospice Inc, often because too few families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Starlight Hospice Inc scored 55.56, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Starlight Hospice Inc reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Montclair, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Starlight Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Starlight Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2017.
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 doctor certifies a terminal prognosis, typically of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical and emotional support for symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Starlight Hospice Inc at (909) 257-8788 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Starlight Hospice Inc at (909) 257-8788 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staffing, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact Starlight Hospice Inc at (909) 257-8788 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Starlight Hospice Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01503?state=CA to confirm current 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.