Lighthouse Hospice Care, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51638)
CMS process measure: 96.39 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 942-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lighthouse Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.39, above the California state average of 93.41.
Lighthouse Hospice Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga, California office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Lighthouse Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51638, since January 19, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lighthouse Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2023 (CCN B51638). CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this listing, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Lighthouse Hospice Care. This is often the case for smaller or newer hospices where patient counts are too low to publish reliable survey data, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Lighthouse Hospice Care scored 96.39, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
Lighthouse Hospice Care's service area spans 62 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lighthouse Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51638, since January 19, 2023), 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 too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Lighthouse Hospice Care scored 96.39, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lighthouse Hospice Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cucamonga, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify an ownership type for this hospice; ownership type can affect governance and mission but not Medicare certification standards. Contact the hospice at (909) 942-7600 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lighthouse Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2023.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Lighthouse Hospice Care at (909) 942-7600 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 Lighthouse Hospice Care at (909) 942-7600 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality scores; contact Lighthouse Hospice Care at (909) 942-7600 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lighthouse Hospice Care (CCN B51638) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51638?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.