Friendly Hospice Care, Inc.
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61521)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 774-2498 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Friendly Hospice Care, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.24, above the California state average of 93.41.
Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. serves 27 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN D61521), certified since July 29, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Anaheim, California, in Orange County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2024. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice; families can confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or that have small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. scored 95.24, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. serves 27 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, CA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN D61521), certified since July 29, 2024, 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. scored 95.24, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (714) 774-2498 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2024, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. at (714) 774-2498 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. at (714) 774-2498 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 CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (714) 774-2498 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Friendly Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN D61521) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61521?state=CA to review its 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.