Pinnacle Hospice Care, Llc
Los Alamitos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921710)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 795-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS caregiver star rating or recommendation percentage for Pinnacle Hospice Care, and its composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as not reported. CMS does report a Care Index score of 8 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.1% of patients.
Pinnacle Hospice Care serves 9 ZIP codes from its Los Alamitos, California office in Orange County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Pinnacle Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 921710, since 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pinnacle Hospice Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Los Alamitos, California, in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2017, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pinnacle Hospice Care has a Care Index score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
CMS reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.1% of patients. The composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed by CMS as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Pinnacle Hospice Care serves 9 ZIP codes from its Los Alamitos office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pinnacle Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 921710, since June 7, 2017). 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts rather than a sign of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 as "not reported." CMS does show a Care Index score of 8 and that 65.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pinnacle Hospice Care serves 9 ZIP codes from its Los Alamitos, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Pinnacle Hospice Care's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may weigh alongside CMS quality data when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pinnacle Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Pinnacle Hospice Care at (562) 795-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact Pinnacle Hospice Care at (562) 795-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure comparisons to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; contact Pinnacle Hospice Care at (562) 795-7000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pinnacle Hospice Care (CCN 921710) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921710?state=CA to review current 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.