Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated
Orange, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21729)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 462-6205 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated, often because too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report figures. The hospice does have a published CMS Care Index score of 7, according to Medicare Care Compare data.
Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated serves 13 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office in Orange County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21729, certified since August 5, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet hospice eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated is a for-profit hospice located in Orange, California, serving patients in Orange County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21729.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CMS Care Index score for this hospice is listed as 7. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has also not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice compared with the California state average of 93.41, so a direct comparison to the state average is not currently available in the published data.
Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated serves a service area covering 13 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated is Medicare-certified (CCN B21729) since August 5, 2021, 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 recommending) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients — it is not an indication of 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 to compare against California's state average of 93.41. The hospice does have a published CMS Care Index score of 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office in Orange County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2021.
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 rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different type of medical care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated at (714) 462-6205 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe intake steps for this hospice; please contact Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated at (714) 462-6205 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care needs would be met — you can ask Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated at (714) 462-6205 directly, and review published data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21729?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.