Calcare Palliative Services
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751557)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 597-0007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 73% would definitely recommend Calcare Palliative Services, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Calcare Palliative Services serves 27 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga, California office in San Bernardino County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Calcare Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751557, since August 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Calcare Palliative Services is a for-profit hospice based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, serving San Bernardino County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751557.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 73% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are limited; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of important care processes, Calcare Palliative Services scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 41.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data vintage.
Calcare Palliative Services reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Calcare Palliative Services is Medicare-certified under CCN 751557, effective August 14, 2014, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Calcare Palliative Services serves 27 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 2014.
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 and is typically for people with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Calcare Palliative Services at (909) 597-0007 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Calcare Palliative Services at (909) 597-0007 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, how staff communicate with families, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to others in your area; contact Calcare Palliative Services at (909) 597-0007 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Calcare Palliative Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751557?state=CA to confirm its current certification status and quality 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.