Memorialcare Hospice And Palliative Services
Laguna Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051595)
CMS process measure: 91.38 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 460-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.38 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services serves 111 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills, California office in Orange County.
Yes, Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051595, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services is a non-profit hospice based in Laguna Hills, California, serving families in Orange County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1992 (CCN 051595).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Memorialcare an overall rating of 3 stars. Eighty-five percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Memorialcare scored 91.38, 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 that 61.3 percent of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Memorialcare's service area is broad, covering 111 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills office.
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 by Medicare. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 051595) since September 3, 1992, 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 Hospice Survey, Memorialcare received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81 percent rating 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 91.38, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Memorialcare serves 111 ZIP codes from its Laguna Hills, Orange County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Memorialcare is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1992.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Memorialcare at (949) 460-1500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Memorialcare directly at (949) 460-1500 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services (CCN 051595) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051595?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.