Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care Orange County South
Mission Viejo, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551658)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 975-8026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care Orange County South serves 86 ZIP codes from its Mission Viejo, CA office in Orange County.
Yes, Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care Orange County South is Medicare-certified (CCN 551658, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care Orange County South is a non-profit hospice based in Mission Viejo, California, serving families in Orange County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551658.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9. CMS data further shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 43.6% of patients served.
This hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Mission Viejo office, reflecting a broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551658) since June 14, 2012, 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, this hospice received a 3-star overall rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports visits in the last days of life for 43.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 86 ZIP codes from its Mission Viejo, California office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2012.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (714) 975-8026 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; please contact the hospice at (714) 975-8026 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its quality measure scores compared to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 551658 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551658?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.