Bristol Hospice-Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051757)
CMS process measure: 99.68 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 327-1936 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bristol Hospice-Orange County an overall CAHPS star rating of 1 out of 5, with 71% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.68, above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice-Orange County serves 87 ZIP codes from its Costa Mesa, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice-Orange County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051757, since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice-Orange County is a for-profit hospice provider based in Costa Mesa, California, serving families in Orange County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2003, under CCN 051757.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 71% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 61% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Bristol Hospice-Orange County scored 99.68, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.8% of patients, based on the same CMS data set.
Bristol Hospice-Orange County reports serving 87 ZIP codes from its Costa Mesa office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication vintage; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice-Orange County is Medicare-certified (CCN 051757) since May 21, 2003, 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, with 71% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 61% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Bristol Hospice-Orange County scored 99.68, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 87 ZIP codes from its Costa Mesa, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice-Orange County is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2003.
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 for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live, and both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on receiving care, medical attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Bristol Hospice-Orange County at (888) 327-1936 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Bristol Hospice-Orange County at (888) 327-1936 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
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, and how a hospice supports patients and families; contact Bristol Hospice-Orange County at (888) 327-1936 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice-Orange County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051757?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.