Living Waters Hospice
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751692)
CMS process measure: 95.44 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 464-1205 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Living Waters Hospice has a CMS family caregiver rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 95.44 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Living Waters Hospice serves 69 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Living Waters Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751692, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Living Waters Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Riverside, California, serving Riverside County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2015 under CCN 751692.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Living Waters Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of families who used the hospice's services, as collected and published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, Living Waters Hospice scored 95.44, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage of 51.3%, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Living Waters Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 69 ZIP codes. Where any specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Living Waters Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751692) since July 8, 2015, 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 Living Waters Hospice an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.44, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Living Waters Hospice, based in Riverside, California (Riverside County), serves 69 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Living Waters Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is one factor among several to weigh, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2015.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Living Waters Hospice at (909) 464-1205 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the intake process; please contact Living Waters Hospice directly at (909) 464-1205 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Living Waters Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751692?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.