Maxcare Hospice
Westminster, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551689)
CMS process measure: 84.8 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 844-7777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Maxcare Hospice 78% of the time, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Maxcare Hospice scored 84.80, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Maxcare Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Westminster, California, located in Orange County.
Yes, Maxcare Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551689, certified since December 24, 2012; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Maxcare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Westminster, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551689.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Maxcare Hospice, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Maxcare Hospice scored 84.80, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 22.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as recorded in the current data vintage.
Maxcare Hospice serves a broad area, covering 58 ZIP codes from its Westminster office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not released it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Maxcare Hospice?
Yes. Maxcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551689, since December 24, 2012), 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, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Maxcare Hospice, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Maxcare Hospice scored 84.80 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Maxcare Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in Westminster, California, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Maxcare Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Maxcare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 2012.
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 typically for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Maxcare Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (714) 844-7777 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 Maxcare Hospice directly at (714) 844-7777 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to other agencies in the area; contact Maxcare Hospice at (714) 844-7777 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Maxcare Hospice (CCN 551689) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551689?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.