Reliable Hospice, Inc
Orange, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551701)
CMS process measure: 74.07 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (844) 395-4694 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Reliable Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figures are available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 74.07, below the California state average of 93.41.
Reliable Hospice, Inc serves 50 ZIP codes from its Orange, CA office in Orange County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Reliable Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551701, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Reliable Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Orange, California, serving Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2013 (CCN 551701).
CMS Care Compare 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 due to small patient counts at the time of survey collection and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not released the figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Reliable Hospice, Inc scored 74.07, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports that 18.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Reliable Hospice, Inc serves a broad area, covering 50 ZIP codes from its Orange, CA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of writing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Reliable Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551701) since April 4, 2013, 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, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the composite process measure, Reliable Hospice, Inc scored 74.07, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 50 ZIP codes from its Orange, CA office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Reliable Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many CMS discloses, and it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2013.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Reliable Hospice, Inc at (844) 395-4694 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Reliable Hospice, Inc at (844) 395-4694 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how CMS quality measures compare to state averages; contact Reliable Hospice, Inc at (844) 395-4694 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Reliable Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551701?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.