Advantage Health Systems
Costa Mesa, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921732)
CMS process measure: 97.74 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 668-9302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Advantage Health Systems, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 97.74, above the California state average of 93.41.
Advantage Health Systems serves 54 ZIP codes from its Costa Mesa, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Advantage Health Systems is Medicare-certified (CCN 921732, certified since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advantage Health Systems is a for-profit hospice based in Costa Mesa, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2017 (CCN 921732).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Advantage Health Systems scores 97.74, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 48.5% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the final days of life, one of several measures used to gauge care intensity near end of life.
Advantage Health Systems' service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 54 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advantage Health Systems is Medicare-certified (CCN 921732) since December 15, 2017, 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 survey results (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.74, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports 48.5% of patients received a visit from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Advantage Health Systems serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 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 directly determine quality, but families may consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Advantage Health Systems at (714) 668-9302 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact Advantage Health Systems at (714) 668-9302 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated — contact Advantage Health Systems at (714) 668-9302 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advantage Health Systems (CCN 921732) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921732?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.