Cabrillo Hospice
San Juan Capistrano, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921734)
CMS process measure: 97.8 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 179 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 345-3267 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Cabrillo Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 97.80, above the California state average of 93.41.
Cabrillo Hospice serves 179 ZIP codes from its office in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Cabrillo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921734, since November 16, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cabrillo Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in San Juan Capistrano, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017 (CCN 921734).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Cabrillo Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 70% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Cabrillo Hospice scored 97.80, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 21.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Cabrillo Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 179 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its San Juan Capistrano office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects small patient survey counts rather than a quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included 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. Cabrillo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017 (CCN 921734), 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 rating of 2 stars, with 70% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Cabrillo Hospice and 65% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cabrillo Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 97.80, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Cabrillo Hospice as serving 179 ZIP codes from its office in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 179 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cabrillo Hospice is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS's survey and process measures are separate indicators worth reviewing alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cabrillo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Cabrillo Hospice at (858) 345-3267 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not detailed in the CMS data available. Please contact Cabrillo Hospice at (858) 345-3267 to ask about their intake process, and verify certification status on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to reach staff for support — much of which is covered by CMS Care Compare data and can be confirmed directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cabrillo Hospice (CCN 921734) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921734?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.