Ultracare Hospice
Anaheim, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11653)
CMS process measure: 54.95 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 603-7613 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ultracare Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Ultracare Hospice scored 54.95, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ultracare Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, CA office in Orange County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ultracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11653, since September 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ultracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in Anaheim, California, serving families throughout Orange County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2020, under CCN A11653.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ultracare Hospice in the current data set. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Ultracare Hospice scored 54.95, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 26.1% of patients, according to the same data set.
Ultracare Hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Anaheim office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ultracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11653) since September 19, 2020, 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 Ultracare Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ultracare Hospice's composite process score is 54.95, 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?
Ultracare Hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Anaheim, CA office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ultracare Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ultracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and typically have 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 the underlying illness; it is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Ultracare Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (714) 603-7613 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Ultracare Hospice at (714) 603-7613 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families; you can review these for Ultracare Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (714) 603-7613.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ultracare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11653?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.