Vnacare
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051535)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 624-3574 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vnacare holds a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.80 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vnacare serves 95 ZIP codes from its office in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Vnacare is Medicare-certified (CCN 051535, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vnacare is a non-profit hospice located in Ontario, California, serving families in San Bernardino County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 1988 (CCN 051535), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Vnacare has earned a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used this hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Vnacare scored 98.80, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite score reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes as tracked by CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 58.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on CMS data.
Vnacare's service area is broad, covering 95 ZIP codes from its Ontario office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as data is periodically updated. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vnacare is Medicare-certified (CCN 051535) since February 26, 1988, 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's CAHPS survey gives Vnacare a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vnacare's composite process score is 98.80, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vnacare serves 95 ZIP codes from its office in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vnacare is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can relate to organizational structure and mission, though CMS quality data covers all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vnacare has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 1988.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of 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 curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management, emotional, and spiritual support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Vnacare at (909) 624-3574 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Vnacare at (909) 624-3574 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for Vnacare on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Vnacare's official CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051535?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.