A-1 Hospice
Huntington Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551726)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 989-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for A-1 Hospice in the available data. CMS data also does not include a composite process score for this hospice to compare against California's state average of 93.41.
A-1 Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County.
Yes, A-1 Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551726, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A-1 Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Huntington Beach, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, A-1 Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2013.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data set. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for A-1 Hospice, and reports that 8.3% of visits occurred in the last days of life, according to the available data. The state average composite process score for California is reported as 93.41; CMS data provided here does not show a composite process score for A-1 Hospice itself, so a direct comparison to the state average cannot be made from this data.
A-1 Hospice's service area, per CMS data, includes 30 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from A-1 Hospice?
Yes. A-1 Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551726), certified since March 12, 2013, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for A-1 Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS data provided here does not include a composite process score for A-1 Hospice, so it cannot be compared to California's state average of 93.41. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and that 8.3% of visits occurred in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A-1 Hospice, based in Huntington Beach, California (Orange County), serves 30 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A-1 Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS survey and quality data are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A-1 Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2013.
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 means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care itself, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where A-1 Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (562) 989-8200 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact A-1 Hospice directly at (562) 989-8200 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and CMS survey results; contact A-1 Hospice at (562) 989-8200 and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare for current details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A-1 Hospice (CCN 551726) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551726?state=CA to confirm certification 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.