Orange Coast Hospice, Inc
El Cajon, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921645)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 499-7850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Orange Coast Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Orange Coast Hospice, Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its office in El Cajon, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Orange Coast Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921645, certified since 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Orange Coast Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in El Cajon, California, serving families in San Diego County. The agency is for-profit and has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2017.
CMS Care Compare, which publishes hospice quality data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey and Medicare claims, has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Orange Coast Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for smaller hospices with too few surveyed patients to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality — simply that CMS has not published the data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 on that measure. Families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures, as CMS periodically updates its data.
Orange Coast Hospice, Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its El Cajon office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost information beyond this is included here. Families considering this hospice should contact the agency directly and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare for the latest published details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Orange Coast Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921645) since May 23, 2017, 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 caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts rather than any quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Orange Coast Hospice, Inc, so it cannot currently be compared to the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 4 ZIP codes from its El Cajon, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Orange Coast Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families are encouraged to review CMS quality data when available alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (619) 499-7850 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Orange Coast Hospice, Inc at (619) 499-7850 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can ask Orange Coast Hospice, Inc directly at (619) 499-7850 and compare details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the official CMS listing for Orange Coast Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921645?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.