Geiss Med Hospice Llc
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01734)
CMS process measure: 88.13 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 165 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 491-7146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Geiss Med Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 81% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 88.13 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Geiss Med Hospice serves 165 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Geiss Med Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01734, since March 6, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Geiss Med Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Santa Ana, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2020 (CCN A01734).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Geiss Med Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Geiss Med Hospice scored 88.13, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 32.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the published data.
Geiss Med Hospice reports serving 165 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts rather than an indication of quality, and should not be interpreted as poor performance.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Geiss Med Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2020 (CCN A01734), 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 3-star overall rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 88.13, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Geiss Med Hospice serves 165 ZIP codes from its Santa Ana, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 165 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Geiss Med Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Geiss Med Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2020.
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 rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care, but rather receiving support focused on symptom management and comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Geiss Med Hospice at (714) 491-7146 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Geiss Med Hospice at (714) 491-7146 to ask about how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin services — you can also contact Geiss Med Hospice at (714) 491-7146 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Geiss Med Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01734?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.