Care Plus Hospice
Laguna Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551749)
CMS process measure: 91.23 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 305-4599 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On CMS's family caregiver survey, 60% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Care Plus Hospice, and 64% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 91.23 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Care Plus Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills, CA office in Orange County. Families outside that ZIP list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Care Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551749, since 2013), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond that.
About this hospice
Care Plus Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Laguna Hills, California, serving families in Orange County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 2013 (CCN 551749).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 60% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 64% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Care Plus Hospice scored 91.23, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 32.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the published data.
Care Plus Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient survey counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 551749, certified since September 3, 2013, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 60% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Care Plus Hospice, and 64% rated their experience 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 91.23, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 32.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Care Plus Hospice serves 71 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 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Care Plus Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but it's one factor families sometimes weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Care Plus Hospice at (949) 305-4599 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Care Plus Hospice directly at (949) 305-4599 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how staff support patients and families — Care Plus Hospice can be reached at (949) 305-4599 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care Plus Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551749?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.