Graceland Hospice Care
Orange, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551748)
CMS process measure: 86.86 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 448-8721 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Graceland Hospice Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 86.86, below the California state average of 93.41.
Graceland Hospice Care serves 101 ZIP codes from its office in Orange, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Graceland Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551748, certified since July 18, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Graceland Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Orange, California, serving Orange County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2013, with CMS assigning it CCN 551748.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Graceland Hospice Care an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care steps, Graceland Hospice Care scored 86.86, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 33.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the most recent published data. Where CMS has not published a particular figure for this hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts rather than any indication of quality, and should not be read as a negative finding.
Graceland Hospice Care's service area covers 101 ZIP codes from its Orange, CA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Graceland Hospice Care?
Yes, Graceland Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551748), since July 18, 2013. 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 survey shows a 3-star overall rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Graceland Hospice Care scored 86.86 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 101 ZIP codes from its office in Orange, California, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Graceland Hospice Care is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS reports it alongside the quality measures so families can consider it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a doctor determines a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Graceland Hospice Care at (562) 448-8721 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; contact Graceland Hospice Care at (562) 448-8721 and verify 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, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Graceland Hospice Care at (562) 448-8721 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Graceland Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551748?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.