Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51640)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 369-6137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. The California state average composite process score is 93.41, but this hospice's own score has not been reported.
Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Costa Mesa, California office in Orange County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51640, certified since October 26, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Costa Mesa, California area, located in Orange County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage of families rating it 9-10 out of 10. This is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or a care index score for this hospice in the Care Compare dataset used here. The state average composite process score for California is 93.41, but no comparison figure is available for this specific hospice at this time.
Based on the CMS data provided, Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc. currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Costa Mesa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or fee details are provided here beyond that general statement.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51640, since October 26, 2022). 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, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not suggest poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice. The California state average composite process score is 93.41 for comparison purposes.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Costa Mesa, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (714) 369-6137 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 is comfort-focused care typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, which is a personal decision made with a doctor.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (714) 369-6137 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (714) 369-6137 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (714) 369-6137 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's current status and any updated measures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51640?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.