Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, Llc
Irvine, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551529)
CMS process measure: 98.11 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 777-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Carechoices Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.11 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services serves 97 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551529, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Irvine, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Eighty percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.11, compared with the California state average of 93.41 \u2014 placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 50.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Carechoices reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its Irvine office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
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 sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551529, since February 26, 2008), 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, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.11, 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 indicates this hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2008.
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 focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (949) 777-8600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (949) 777-8600 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how to begin care \u2014 all of which you can review here and confirm by calling (949) 777-8600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551529?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.