Advocare Hospice, Inc
Garden Grove, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01530)
CMS process measure: 90.16 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 256-7348 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Advocare Hospice, Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.16, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Advocare Hospice, Inc serves 59 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove, CA office in Orange County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Advocare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01530), certified since November 16, 2018; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advocare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Garden Grove, California, serving families in Orange County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Advocare Hospice, Inc, which is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Advocare Hospice, Inc scored 90.16, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 38.6% of patients, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Advocare Hospice, Inc's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 59 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advocare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01530) since November 16, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.16, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and visits in the last days of life for 38.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, it serves 59 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Advocare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type alone does not determine quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS's published quality measures alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2018, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Advocare Hospice, Inc at (714) 256-7348 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; please contact Advocare Hospice, Inc directly at (714) 256-7348 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met after hours — contact the hospice at (714) 256-7348 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advocare Hospice, Inc (CCN A01530) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01530?state=CA to see the latest published 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.