Aster Palliative And Hospice Care
Newport Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11663)
CMS process measure: 89.55 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 766-2306 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aster Palliative And Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 89.55, below the California state average of 93.41.
Aster Palliative And Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Newport Beach, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Aster Palliative And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11663, since September 29, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aster Palliative And Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Newport Beach, California, serving families in Orange County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2020 (CCN A11663).
CMS Care Compare does not show published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage giving a top overall rating. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor quality, and families should not read anything negative into it.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Aster Palliative And Hospice Care scored 89.55, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure, according to the CMS data vintage referenced above.
The hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Newport Beach office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for details not captured in this public data, including staffing, services offered, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aster Palliative And Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11663, certified since September 29, 2020), 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?
Its composite process score is 89.55, compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 58 ZIP codes from its Newport Beach, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aster Palliative And Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS measures available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Aster Palliative And Hospice Care provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 766-2306 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 766-2306 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and available support services — contact (818) 766-2306 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aster Palliative And Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11663?state=CA to confirm 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.