Tlc Hospice Inc
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01531)
CMS process measure: 79.31 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 767-7270 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Tlc Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 79.31, below the California state average of 93.41.
Tlc Hospice Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Tlc Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01531, since 12/17/2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tlc Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2018, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for several years.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage of families who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Tlc Hospice Inc scored 79.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on CMS Care Compare data. A care index score of 6 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Tlc Hospice Inc reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Anaheim office, giving families in the surrounding area an indication of its service reach.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Tlc Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01531) and has been since December 17, 2018. 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, often because too few patients were surveyed. This does not necessarily indicate anything about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Tlc Hospice Inc's composite process score is 79.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tlc Hospice Inc reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tlc Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2018.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis 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; please contact Tlc Hospice Inc at (714) 767-7270 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 Tlc Hospice Inc at (714) 767-7270 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Tlc Hospice Inc at (714) 767-7270 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tlc Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01531?state=CA to review its current 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.