Next Care Hospice Inc
Fountain Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11546)
CMS process measure: 80.25 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 230-0026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Next Care Hospice Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 80.25, below the California state average of 93.41.
Next Care Hospice Inc serves 77 ZIP codes from its Fountain Valley, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Next Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11546, since August 18, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Next Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Fountain Valley, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2020 (CCN A11546).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released these figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Next Care Hospice Inc scored 80.25, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 19.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to available data.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 77 ZIP codes from its Fountain Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Next Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11546) since August 18, 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 this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 80.25, below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 19.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 77 ZIP codes from its Fountain Valley, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Next Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding care, but rather a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Next Care Hospice Inc; contact the hospice at (323) 230-0026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Next Care Hospice Inc at (323) 230-0026 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (323) 230-0026 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Next Care Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11546?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.