Symphony Hospice, Inc
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01677)
CMS process measure: 79.73 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 478-8210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or percentage who would definitely recommend Symphony Hospice, Inc in the data available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 79.73, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Symphony Hospice, Inc serves 75 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Symphony Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01677, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Symphony Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Ontario, California, serving San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2019 (CCN A01677).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Symphony Hospice, Inc in the current data. When these figures are not published, it is often because the hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably \u2014 this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Symphony Hospice, Inc scored 79.73, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS classifies this as below the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 9, and CMS data shows visits occurred in the last days of life for 13.8% of patients, according to the data provided.
Symphony Hospice, Inc reports serving 75 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office, indicating a fairly wide geographic service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Symphony Hospice, Inc?
Yes. Symphony Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01677, certified since November 4, 2019), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Symphony Hospice, Inc, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Symphony Hospice, Inc scored 79.73 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Symphony Hospice, Inc reports serving 75 ZIP codes from its office in Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Symphony Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and surveys offer a more direct view of performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Symphony Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention \u2014 it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Symphony Hospice, Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 478-8210 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 Symphony Hospice, Inc at (818) 478-8210 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, availability of staff, and CMS quality measures; contact Symphony Hospice, Inc at (818) 478-8210 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Symphony Hospice, Inc (CCN A01677) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01677?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.