Pec Hospice
Garden Grove, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051611)
CMS process measure: 59.09 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 590-3620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pec Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Pec Hospice scored 59.09, below the California state average of 93.41.
Pec Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Pec Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051611, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pec Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Garden Grove, California, serving families in Orange County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1993, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for over three decades.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pec Hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This is common for smaller hospices with limited patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the data publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Pec Hospice scored 59.09, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 22.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Pec Hospice's service area covers 42 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pec Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051611) and has been since August 10, 1993. 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Pec Hospice, often because of small patient counts. This does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pec Hospice's composite process score is 59.09, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 22.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pec Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Garden Grove, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pec Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pec Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1993.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Pec Hospice delivers care. Contact the hospice at (714) 590-3620 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Contact Pec Hospice at (714) 590-3620 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is provided; you can ask Pec Hospice directly at (714) 590-3620 and compare its published CMS data on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pec Hospice (CCN 051611) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051611?state=CA to confirm current quality data and certification status.
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.