California Mission Hospice, Llc
Laguna Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551774)
CMS process measure: 98.08 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 829-9888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for California Mission Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 98.08, above the California state average of 93.41.
California Mission Hospice, LLC serves 46 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills, California office in Orange County.
Yes, California Mission Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551774), certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
California Mission Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Laguna Hills, California, serving Orange County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means the data has not been publicly reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, California Mission Hospice, LLC scored 98.08, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 21.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 46 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, California Mission Hospice, LLC's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. No cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from California Mission Hospice, LLC?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551774, certified since November 22, 2013). 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, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.08, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 21.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
California Mission Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2013.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort rather than cure; it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (949) 829-9888 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice at (949) 829-9888 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, services offered, and coverage area — you can also verify details on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice at (949) 829-9888.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up California Mission Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551774?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.