Senior Hospice
Lake Forest, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921576)
CMS process measure: 62.5 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 707-5059 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Senior Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, Senior Hospice scored 62.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Senior Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lake Forest, California, located in Orange County.
Yes, Senior Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921576, since 2016), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Senior Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Lake Forest, California, serving Orange County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2016 (CCN 921576).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS 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 often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small for CMS to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Senior Hospice, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes. Its composite score is 62.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 0.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Senior Hospice's service area includes 17 ZIP codes reachable from its Lake Forest office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; 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. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Senior Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921576, since March 19, 2016), 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 Senior Hospice, which often occurs when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Senior Hospice's composite process score is 62.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 0.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Senior Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Lake Forest, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Senior Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS's published quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Senior Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Senior Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (949) 707-5059 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact Senior Hospice at (949) 707-5059 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the hospice's service area; contact Senior Hospice at (949) 707-5059 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Senior Hospice (CCN 921576) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921576?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.