Hospice Of Oc, Inc.
Buena Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21735)
CMS process measure: 93.94 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 790-0594 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hospice Of Oc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.94, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of Oc serves 89 ZIP codes from its Buena Park, California office in Orange County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Oc, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21735, since October 13, 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Oc, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Buena Park, California, serving Orange County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021, with CCN B21735.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been reported.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, Hospice Of Oc scored 93.94, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 18.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Oc reports serving 89 ZIP codes from its Buena Park office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this are available here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Oc, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21735) since October 13, 2021, 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, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Of Oc scored 93.94 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 89 ZIP codes from its Buena Park, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Oc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better reflected in survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021.
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, generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Oc at (714) 790-0594 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of Oc at (714) 790-0594 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, staffing, services offered, and how quickly care can begin; contact Hospice Of Oc at (714) 790-0594 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Oc, Inc. (CCN B21735) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21735?state=CA to review 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.