Kara Health
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01786)
CMS process measure: 99.19 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 409-8119 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 84% would definitely recommend Kara Health, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Kara Health scored 99.19, above the California state average of 93.41.
Kara Health serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Anaheim, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Kara Health is Medicare-certified (CCN A01786), certified since June 8, 2020; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kara Health is a for-profit hospice based in Anaheim, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2020 (CCN A01786). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is appropriate; no cost information is provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 84% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend Kara Health, and 85% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Kara Health scored 99.19, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A separate care index figure of 8 and a measure showing 61.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life are also part of the published CMS data set, though CMS's definitions and context for these figures should be reviewed directly on Care Compare.
Kara Health reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Anaheim office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for details not covered by CMS's published measures, such as staffing, specific services, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kara Health is Medicare-certified (CCN A01786) since June 8, 2020, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kara Health, and 85% rated the care they received a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kara Health scored 99.19 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Kara Health serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Anaheim, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kara Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS measures such as caregiver survey results and process scores offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kara Health has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Kara Health provides care; please contact the hospice at (714) 409-8119 and 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 Kara Health at (714) 409-8119 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly the team responds to needs, what services are included, and how care is coordinated; contact Kara Health at (714) 409-8119 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Kara Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01786?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.