Newport Hospice
Irvine, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11721)
CMS process measure: 78.9 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 115 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 304-1451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Newport Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Newport Hospice scored 78.90, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Newport Hospice serves 115 ZIP codes from its office in Irvine, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Newport Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11721, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Newport Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Irvine, Orange County, California. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2021 (CCN A11721).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Newport Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publicly report results, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Newport Hospice: a score of 78.90, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places Newport Hospice below the state average on this composite quality measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 11.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
Newport Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 115 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here beyond that general fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Newport Hospice?
Yes, Newport Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11721) since March 8, 2021, 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 Newport Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Newport Hospice has a composite process score of 78.90, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Newport Hospice, based in Irvine, Orange County, California, serves 115 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 115 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Newport Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Newport Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is palliative care for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Newport Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (949) 304-1451 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Newport Hospice at (949) 304-1451 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Newport Hospice at (949) 304-1451 for specifics not covered by CMS data here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Newport Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11721?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.