Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc
Orange, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51731)
CMS process measure: 80 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 602-9714 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 80.00, below the California state average of 93.41.
Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51731, since August 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Orange, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2023 (CCN B51731). Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS 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 this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released survey data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc scored 80.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Orange, CA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51731) since August 20, 2023, 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 and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc scored 80.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data for this hospice; you can contact the hospice at (714) 602-9714 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2023.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (714) 602-9714 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (714) 602-9714 and verify 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 staffing; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (714) 602-9714 about anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Comfort Hospice, Inc (CCN B51731) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51731?state=CA to see the latest published CMS 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.