Saint Verena Hospice Care, Inc
Brea, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751587)
CMS process measure: 89.47 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 528-8856 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Saint Verena Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.47, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Saint Verena Hospice Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its Brea, California office, located in Orange County.
Yes, Saint Verena Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751587, certified since September 11, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Verena Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Brea, California, serving families in Orange County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751587.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star ratings, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means the data has not been made publicly available by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Saint Verena Hospice Care scored 89.47, 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 7 and notes that 14.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 51 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Brea office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. For details on eligibility, coverage, and to review the most current figures, families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Saint Verena Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751587), certified since September 11, 2014. 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, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Saint Verena Hospice Care scored 89.47, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Brea, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint Verena Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a terminal illness who are no longer seeking curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
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 illness; it is a decision about the type of care, not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Saint Verena Hospice Care at (714) 528-8856 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Saint Verena Hospice Care at (714) 528-8856 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, the geographic service area, and how care is coordinated — contact Saint Verena Hospice Care at (714) 528-8856 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Verena Hospice Care using CCN 751587 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751587?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.