St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921765)
CMS process measure: 88.29 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 584-6347 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating or percent-recommend figure for St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.29, below the California state average of 93.41.
St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care serves 99 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, California office in Orange County.
Yes, St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921765, since February 5, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving Anaheim, California and surrounding Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 2018 (CCN 921765).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of the quality of care provided, and families should not read it as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care scored 88.29, which is below the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects a set of process-of-care measures CMS collects from hospice claims and assessments. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 17.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area covers 99 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Anaheim office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921765) since February 5, 2018, 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 or percent recommend) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 88.29, compared to the 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 99 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, California office in Orange County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families should review available CMS quality measures alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care at (949) 584-6347 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care directly at (949) 584-6347 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care at (949) 584-6347 for specifics not listed here, and review the Medicare Care Compare page.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view St. Jude Hospice & Palliative Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921765?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.