Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc
La Habra, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921658)
CMS process measure: 89.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 459-5565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lakeside Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.19, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Lakeside Hospice Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its La Habra, California office in Orange County. Families in this broad service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Yes, Lakeside Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921658), certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility for hospice services.
About this hospice
Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in La Habra, California, serving families in Orange County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2017 (CCN 921658).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Lakeside Hospice Care scored 89.19, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 33.3% of patients, according to its most recent published data.
Lakeside Hospice Care reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its La Habra office, giving families across a broad area of Orange County access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lakeside Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921658, certified since June 27, 2017), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lakeside Hospice Care's composite process score is 89.19, below the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 33.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its La Habra, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lakeside Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 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 patients who have a terminal prognosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; contact Lakeside Hospice Care at (714) 459-5565 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Lakeside Hospice Care directly at (714) 459-5565 to learn about their process for starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (714) 459-5565 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lakeside Hospice Care (CCN 921658) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921658?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.