Lake Forest Hospice
Lake Forest, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01738)
CMS process measure: 93.94 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 305-0057 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lake Forest Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 93.94, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Lake Forest Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Lake Forest, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Lake Forest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01738), certified since February 6, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lake Forest Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Lake Forest, California, serving families in Orange County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Lake Forest Hospice scored 93.94, which CMS describes as at the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 39.3% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Lake Forest Hospice reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Lake Forest office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated by CMS periodically; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lake Forest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01738) since February 6, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lake Forest Hospice, often because 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?
Lake Forest Hospice's composite process score is 93.94, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 39.3% of patients received a visit in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lake Forest Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lake Forest Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed as part of CMS's public reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lake Forest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the last months of life.
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; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings in which Lake Forest Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (949) 305-0057 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Lake Forest Hospice directly at (949) 305-0057 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, caregiver support, and CMS survey results; contact Lake Forest Hospice at (949) 305-0057 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Lake Forest Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN A01738, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01738?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.