Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc
Upland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921766)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 285-2148 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure isn't currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 for this hospice.
Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its Upland, California office in San Bernardino County. Families in that broader area may be within its service reach, though confirming coverage for a specific address is best done by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921766), certified since December 12, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is needed.
About this hospice
Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Upland, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2017, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921766.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider, which is often the case for hospices with smaller reported patient counts rather than a sign of low quality. Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score comparison to the California state average (93.41) for this hospice at this time; the data indicate a care index score of 10 and a rate of 19.6% for visits in the last days of life, though how these relate to the state average is listed as 'not reported.' Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Upland office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies that care is needed; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921766) since December 12, 2017, 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 when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily reflect on the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's comparison to the California state average composite score (93.41) as 'not reported.' A care index score of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 19.6% are on record, but a direct comparison figure is not currently published.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Upland, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but families may wish to review CMS survey results and quality measures alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2017.
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 terminal diagnosis, typically when 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc delivers care; contact the hospice at (909) 285-2148 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include intake procedures; contact the hospice at (909) 285-2148 to learn how to begin services and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families; you can raise these questions directly with the hospice at (909) 285-2148.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unicare Hospice Provider, Inc using CCN 921766 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921766?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.