Ability Hospice
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31768)
CMS process measure: 96.77 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 208-1688 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Ability Hospice. However, on the CMS composite process measure it scored 96.77, above the California state average of 93.41.
Ability Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31768), certified since March 31, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ability Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Santa Ana, California, serving families in Orange County. The listing data does not indicate whether the agency is operated on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis; families who want that detail should contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare.
Ability Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 2022. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10 — this is often the case for smaller or newer hospices where patient counts are too low to publish, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ability Hospice scored 96.77, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
Ability Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details 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 with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31768) since March 31, 2022, 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 the CMS composite process measure, Ability Hospice scored 96.77, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ability Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify the ownership type for Ability Hospice; contact the hospice at (747) 208-1688 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ability Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 2022.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up medical attention or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Ability Hospice at (747) 208-1688 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Ability Hospice directly at (747) 208-1688 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, the ZIP codes served, and services offered; contact Ability Hospice at (747) 208-1688 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ability Hospice (CCN B31768) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31768?state=CA to review 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.