Suncrest Hospice Care
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01697)
CMS process measure: 95.51 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 699-0053 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 76% would definitely recommend Suncrest Hospice Care, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 95.51 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Suncrest Hospice Care serves 30 ZIP codes from its Palm Desert, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A01697), certified since December 17, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Palm Desert, California, serving Riverside County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2019 (CCN A01697).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 76% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where such a figure is missing, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes — Suncrest Hospice Care scored 95.51, which is above the California state average of 93.41. The related care index score reported is 9, and visits in the last days of life were recorded at 8.9%. CMS has not published additional detail beyond these figures for this hospice.
Suncrest Hospice Care's service area, per this data, spans 30 ZIP codes reachable from its Palm Desert office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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, Suncrest Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A01697) as of December 17, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncrest Hospice Care, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.51, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice Care serves 30 ZIP codes from its Palm Desert, California location in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly appear in CMS quality data but may be a consideration for some families.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at easing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Suncrest Hospice Care at (760) 699-0053 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Suncrest Hospice Care at (760) 699-0053 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores, and service area — for this hospice, CMS reports 76% would definitely recommend it and a composite process score of 95.51, above the state average.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Suncrest Hospice Care's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01697?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.