Definitive Hospice Care
Orange, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31512)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 254-2573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Definitive Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.24 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Definitive Hospice Care serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Orange, California, in Orange County.
Yes, Definitive Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B31512, since January 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Definitive Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Orange, California and the surrounding Orange County area, certified since January 4, 2022. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS Care Compare data available for this profile.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of lower quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published the survey figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Definitive Hospice Care scored 95.24, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score, another CMS quality measure, is reported at 10.
Definitive Hospice Care's service area covers 31 ZIP codes from its Orange, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
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.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Definitive Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B31512) since January 4, 2022, 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 recommend percentages) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.24, above the California state average of 93.41, and its care index score is reported as 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Definitive Hospice Care serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Orange, California, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (323) 254-2573 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Definitive Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2022.
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-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withdrawing all medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (323) 254-2573 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Definitive Hospice Care at (323) 254-2573 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing directly with the hospice at (323) 254-2573, and compare answers using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Definitive Hospice Care (CCN B31512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31512?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.