River Valley Hospice
Big River, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751698)
CMS process measure: 98.31 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 438-8581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River Valley Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.31 is above the California state average of 93.41.
River Valley Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Big River, California office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751698, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Big River, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2015 (CCN 751698).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 — for River Valley Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released this data for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, River Valley Hospice scored 98.31, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 36.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
River Valley Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 6 ZIP codes from its Big River, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is built only from that published CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from River Valley Hospice?
Yes. River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751698) since June 30, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about River Valley Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River Valley Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
River Valley Hospice's composite process score is 98.31, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS reports a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, River Valley Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Big River, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
River Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where River Valley Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (636) 438-8581 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 River Valley Hospice at (636) 438-8581 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality scores discussed here, the ZIP codes served, and any services not covered in this data; contact River Valley Hospice at (636) 438-8581 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River Valley Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751698?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.