South Coast Hospice Services, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41657)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (657) 247-0540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for South Coast Hospice Services, Inc., often because of small patient counts rather than any quality concern. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Santa Ana, California office in Orange County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41657), certified since June 12, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. CMS records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2022 (CCN B41657). CMS Care Compare data does not indicate the ownership structure for this hospice in the information provided here; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on the Care Compare listing.
According to CMS Care Compare, family caregiver survey (CAHPS) results — including the star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts, and their absence does not indicate poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. This is a data-reporting matter and not an indication of the quality of care provided.
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 1 ZIP code from its Santa Ana, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41657), certified since June 12, 2022, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data available here; please contact the hospice at (657) 247-0540 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2022.
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 generally for people with a terminal illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the data available here; please contact South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. at (657) 247-0540 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. directly at (657) 247-0540 to discuss starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how the hospice supports caregivers, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures — contact this hospice at (657) 247-0540 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up South Coast Hospice Services, Inc. (CCN B41657) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41657?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.