Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care
Tustin, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41648)
CMS process measure: 80.56 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 858-2742 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care. CMS does report a composite process score of 80.56 for this hospice, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Tustin, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41648, certified since March 25, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Tustin, Orange County, California. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage giving a top overall rating (9-10) have not been published for this hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure score of 80.56 for this hospice, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 6 and a rate of 13.6% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though these figures should be reviewed in context on Care Compare.
Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 39 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage and update schedule.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B41648), certified since March 25, 2022, 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 survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process measure score of 80.56 for this hospice, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Tustin, California location in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include an ownership type for this hospice; you can check current ownership status on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can change their care plans if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care at (714) 858-2742 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (714) 858-2742 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (714) 858-2742 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41648?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.