Apex Hospice Care, Inc
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751539)
CMS process measure: 87.67 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 925-5827 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Apex Hospice Care 78% of the time, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.67, below the California state average of 93.41.
Apex Hospice Care serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Ana, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Apex Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751539, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Apex Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Santa Ana, California, serving families in Orange County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2014.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 78% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Apex Hospice Care scored 87.67, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 61.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Apex Hospice Care's service area, per CMS records, spans 85 ZIP codes reachable from its Santa Ana office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Apex Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751539) since April 11, 2014, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Apex Hospice Care scored 87.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Apex Hospice Care serves 85 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana, Orange County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Apex Hospice Care is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2014.
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 those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Apex Hospice Care at (714) 925-5827 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Apex Hospice Care at (714) 925-5827 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how long an agency has been certified — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Apex Hospice Care, Inc directly using CCN 751539 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751539?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.