Blue Wave Hospice, Inc.
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31525)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 333-4889 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. in the data available, so a rating comparison cannot be given at this time. A care index score of 8 is on record, and families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published measures.
Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Anaheim, California, located in Orange County.
Yes, Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31525), certified since December 21, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Anaheim, California and surrounding communities in Orange County. CMS records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2021 (CCN B31525). The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the CMS data provided, so it cannot be confirmed here.
CMS Care Compare publishes a CAHPS family caregiver survey for many hospices, covering measures such as star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percent giving a 9-10 overall rating. For Blue Wave Hospice, Inc., these CAHPS figures have not been published in the data available to us — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure comparing hospices to their state average. The state average composite score in California is 93.41, but CMS has not published a composite process score for Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. in this data, so no comparison to the state average can be made at this time. A care index score of 8 is on record for this hospice.
Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, CA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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. Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31525) since December 21, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their 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 in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Blue Wave Hospice, Inc., so a comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is not available; a care index score of 8 is on record.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Anaheim, California, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (714) 333-4889 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2021.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing 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, support, 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; please contact Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. at (714) 333-4889 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (714) 333-4889 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice directly and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these for Blue Wave Hospice, Inc.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blue Wave Hospice, Inc. (CCN B31525) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31525?state=CA to see the latest published 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.