West Coast Healthcare, Llc
San Juan Capistrano, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751603)
CMS process measure: 98.52 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 109 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 270-3770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 71% would definitely recommend West Coast Healthcare, and its composite process score of 98.52 is above California's state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure in this data.
West Coast Healthcare, LLC serves 109 ZIP codes from its office in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, West Coast Healthcare, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751603, certified since August 25, 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
West Coast Healthcare, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2014 (CCN 751603). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.52, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 24.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
West Coast Healthcare, LLC serves a broad area, covering 109 ZIP codes from its San Juan Capistrano office. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for details about how services are delivered.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, West Coast Healthcare, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751603) since August 25, 2014, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.52, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 24.0% of patients receiving visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
West Coast Healthcare, LLC serves 109 ZIP codes from its San Juan Capistrano, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 109 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside survey and process scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's prognosis is generally six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean abandoning medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact West Coast Healthcare, LLC at (949) 270-3770 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact West Coast Healthcare, LLC at (949) 270-3770 to ask about how to begin services, and verify certification and coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how care is provided — contact the hospice at (949) 270-3770 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up West Coast Healthcare, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751603?state=CA to confirm current certification and survey 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.