Hospice Of Orange County, Inc
Fullerton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01508)
CMS process measure: 85.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (657) 204-9324 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of Orange County, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 85.71, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its Fullerton, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Hospice Of Orange County, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01508, since February 27, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Fullerton, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2017 (CCN A01508).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for smaller patient volumes and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published these figures for this hospice.
CMS does report a composite process measure score of 85.71 for this hospice, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 and a rate of 3.1% for visits in the last days of life are also on record from CMS data. These figures reflect processes CMS tracks, such as documented visits and assessments, not clinical outcomes.
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Fullerton office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly at the official Care Compare site for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Orange County, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN A01508, effective February 27, 2017, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 85.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; a care index score of 9 is also reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 53 ZIP codes from its Fullerton, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2017.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Orange County, Inc at (657) 204-9324 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (657) 204-9324 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Orange County, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01508?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.