Salus Hospice
Irvine, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751641)
CMS process measure: 97.16 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 197 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 390-7308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Salus Hospice a 3-star rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Salus Hospice scored 97.16, above the California state average of 93.41.
Salus Hospice serves 197 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Salus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751641, certified since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Salus Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Irvine, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2015, with CCN 751641.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Salus Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Salus Hospice scored 97.16, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a measure showing 39.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Salus Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 197 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Irvine office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any additional details not covered by CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Salus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751641, certified since April 22, 2015), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Salus Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Salus Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 97.16, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Salus Hospice serves 197 ZIP codes from its office in Irvine, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 197 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Salus Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can be reviewed regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Salus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2015.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Salus Hospice; please contact the hospice at (949) 390-7308 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 Salus Hospice directly at (949) 390-7308 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for Salus Hospice, alongside direct questions to the hospice about day-to-day care.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Salus Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751641?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.