96 Medicare-certified hospice and palliative care providers serving Orange County, California. Search by name or city, filter by ownership type or star rating, and find the right care for your family.
Sourced from CMS Provider Data Catalog (Hospice General Information & CAHPS Hospice Survey),
with websites and visitor ratings from Google Places — last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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96
Medicare-certified hospices
1
Non-profit
85
For-profit
12
With Medicare star rating
91
With listed website
Top rated · Google
Highest-rated by Google reviews in Orange County
Ranked by a Bayesian-weighted score that combines the star rating with the number of reviews,
so a 4.9-star hospice with 300 reviews ranks above a 5.0-star with only 2.
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Salus Hospice
★★★☆☆3.0
Family caregiver scores — from the Medicare CAHPS survey
★★★★★“This was our second experience with Salus. Both times have been wonderful. Quincie was so helpful and caring. She got just the care we needed to…”— Stephanie Warner · 2 months ago
★★★★★“During the most difficult time in our lives, the team at Orange Hospice provided incredible support, kindness, and professionalism. We had reached…”— Yeri Im · 6 months ago
★★★★★“Iam writing this review, first I would like to thanks Tam Tran from 24/7, She was the best, she has help my family alot to go through a very…”— Nilson Tran · 5 months ago
★★★★★“The physical therapist, Jill, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, reassuring and skilled. My home visits were productive and exactly what I…”— Sherry Kittrell · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Hello Everyone, Apex Home, Hospice, and Home Care is an Excellent Company ! I am Mark and I’ve been taking care of my Aunt and Uncle since 2021. I…”— UiBlanks com · 2 months ago
★★★★★“Once we found our board and care home for my wife, Guardian Angels Homes in Santa Ana, the next step would have been the hospice search. However I…”— David Globerson · 7 months ago
★★★★★“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and support you provided to my grandmother and our entire family…”— Ivy Nguyen · 2 months ago
★★★★★“We had the most wonderful experience with Gemma and her team. In a very difficult time they brought warmth, comfort, and helped us navigate the…”— Jill Perisich · 5 months ago
★★★★★“AccessCal has the most beautiful office, kind and respectful staff, and a safe environment. Everyone is extremely helpful. I was nervous to ask for…”— Wandering Soul · 2 months ago
★★★★★“My grandma was more than cared for here. She was loved. The staff went above and beyond in ensuring she was comforted and guided the family through…”— Grace Gorman · 4 years ago
★★★★★“It was great working with Crown Care Hospice! They have great service and care. The nurses and CEO are easy to communicate to.”— Anne's Place Assisted Living · 3 months ago
★★★★★“All the staff were very attentive and made sure my family member was well taken care of. They made sure we knew what was going on the entire time and…”— Charness · 6 months ago
★★★★★“I absolutely ADORE Karemore Hospice. I have my Mother in their care and their entire team has been so amazing and so helpful! Dr. Yousef is a wise…”— Charles Hoelzel · 3 years ago
★★★★★“Before coming under the care of Kind Heart Hospice, my mother-in-law was in a skilled nursing facility where it was a nightmare not only for her but…”— Selestina Bugarin · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Life Hospice Inc. is a top-notch hospice that provides compassionate care and support to patients and their families during the most difficult times…”— Sweet Leynes · 3 years ago
★★★★★“We are deeply grateful for the incredible care provided by Standard Care Hospice (SCH) during one of the most difficult times in our lives. The…”— David Hua · 4 months ago
★★★★★“Best Hospice services in Anaheim and orange county area. Nursing services are great 👍 available 24/7 on call. I recommend them and give 5 stars to…”— Baljeet Kaur · 4 years ago
★★★★★“Once we found our board and care home for my wife, Guardian Angels Homes in Santa Ana, the next step would have been the hospice search. However I…”— David Globerson · 7 months ago
★★★★★“I received a call from Saint Verena the same day as the doctor prescribed the service. They provided all the medical equipment the next day. The…”— Vivian Tjan · 5 years ago
★★★★★“I am very pleased with the services Calm Care is providing for my Dad! They go above & beyond to meet their patients needs & requests. My Dad’s Bath…”— S C · a year ago
★★★★★“During the most difficult time in our lives, the team at Orange Hospice provided incredible support, kindness, and professionalism. We had reached…”— Yeri Im · 6 months ago
★★★★★“Advantage Health care always fast and treated my husband case with dignity,fast and respect. PT,OT and are wonderful homecare service. The service…”— jacqueline nguyen · 2 months ago
★“This company was supposed to take care of my mom and all they did was make her condition worse. They would send a nurse that all she did was messure…”— Daryl O · 5 months ago
★★★★★“As a family-owned company, Alliance Hospice truly feels like family. They provide personal and geniune care. You can even speak directly with the CEO…”— Lissa Chu · 7 months ago
★★★★★“This is a real Hospice! The company will really take care of your love one on their last journey.#hospicewithheart”— Cynthia Guevarra · a year ago
★★★★★“During my Grandmother's final months, our family was blessed to have the compassionate care of Next Care Hospice. From the very beginning, their…”— Gabriel Crockett · 7 months ago
★★★★★“This was the only place I found to promise I would get the J&J vax…. When I made appointments at others, the fine print said they couldn’t guarantee…”— Deborah Williams · 4 years ago
★★★★★“Our family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care and compassion provided by Lucent Hospice. From the very start, they made a difficult time…”— Lisa Lac · 7 months ago
★★★“So far only thing keeping my dad with Acacia is beautiful nurse aide Felena. She’s so caring, compassionate & consistent and is the only staff person…”— Pam Lemos · 7 months ago
★★★★★“So much goes through your mind when realizing you need hospice care for a dearly loved family member. This was my first experience needing hospice…”— Toni P · 2 months ago
★★★★★“Our family is incredibly grateful for the care Heartford provided for our loved one ( my wifes grandma). Everyone we interacted with was…”— JACK DEMIRJIAN · 3 months ago
★★★★★“This was our second experience with Salus. Both times have been wonderful. Quincie was so helpful and caring. She got just the care we needed to…”— Stephanie Warner · 2 months ago
★★★★★“We are thrilled with Silverado and everybody who takes such wonderful care of my dad there. From Sheila, Casey, Stephanie, Heather and everybody who…”— Jon Elliott · 2 months ago
★★★★★“I came across loving touch while my father was in intensive care. A case manager gave me their card because he felt that they would be a good fit for…”— Maria Vaca · a year ago
★★★★★“Cassandra and the team at Newport Hospice are truly exceptional. From the very first call, Cassandra took the time to explain the hospice care…”— MR. PATEL · 4 months ago
★★★★★“St. Bernardine Hospice Care was just amazing and so comforting to myself and my family. Everything was smooth, from setting up my husband's hospital…”— Joan Kolb · 4 years ago
★★★★★“Our Family was so blessed to have Lakeside Hospice Care, help with making our Loved one as comfortable and loved as he could possibly be. We were so…”— Monique Lazaritt · 6 years ago
★★★★★“My 66 year old father had a stroke, fall and seizure three months ago. After zero improvement and severe health decline at three Skilled Nursing and…”— Sandra Escobedo-Rodriguez · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Very great services ! Nurses and social worker works hand in hand and they communicate well to family ! Caregivers and give us updates regarding…”— Christopher Cardenas · 8 years ago
★★★★★“Our family is deeply grateful to the Firsthand Hospice team for the exceptional care they provided our loved one. Parivash, Rozita, and Carina went…”— Nikoo T · 7 months ago
★★★★★“The Pallative Care of California is really five star if you are going to rate them, We have great experiences in past months till now ,the team were…”— Dennis Mac · 9 months ago
★★★★★“This agency is very highly recommended, with great people and great facilities. If you need a Hospice and Home Care agency to entrust your loved…”— Sandy Moreno · 5 years ago
★★★★★“We had the most wonderful experience with Gemma and her team. In a very difficult time they brought warmth, comfort, and helped us navigate the…”— Jill Perisich · 5 months ago
★★★★★“I've only been coming here for a few weeks, but the experience has already been completely different from any other doctor’s office I've visited. Dr…”— David Yusuf · a year ago
★★★★★“This hospice is very caring. The whole team goes above and beyond. They are quick to come out for any emergency even after hours with Juan and…”— Ann Carini · 6 months ago
★★★★★“I cannot thank AccentCare Hospice Services enough for the incredible care and compassion they provided during one of the most difficult times in our…”— Riphydia Chorn · a year ago
★★★★★“I would recommend Reliable Health 100%! They are very reliable, caring, helpful, wonderful. Nurses Vickie& Carla were Angels! Couldn’t have done it…”— Shirley Campbell · a year ago
★★★★★“The physical therapist, Jill, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, reassuring and skilled. My home visits were productive and exactly what I…”— Sherry Kittrell · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Maria was an absolute dream to work with. She literally helped to save my mom. We met with her on a Thursday and my mom was taken care of within 24…”— Tracey West · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Provided excellent in home care & support for my mom. Referred from affiliate company Senior Docs, also a company I highly recommend for in home…”— John Petrie · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★“Hello Everyone, Apex Home, Hospice, and Home Care is an Excellent Company ! I am Mark and I’ve been taking care of my Aunt and Uncle since 2021. I…”— UiBlanks com · 2 months ago
★★★★★“I have been using Green Meadows Home Health for a month now and have had excellent care from Maryann and Jillian doing my daily wound care. I knew…”— Scott Quinlan · 5 months ago
★★★★★“Best CNA program in the area!!! Ms Myrna has the most genuine soul and wants you to succeed!! The 4-week program was comfortably paced, and I felt…”— paloma vasquez · 11 months ago
★★★★★“Though my Mother only utilized Ocean View Hospice for about 8 months, until she recently passed. The service and care, Ocean View provided for her…”— Michele · a year ago
★★★★★“Highly recommend Los Robles Healthcare at Home! It is never an easy time when a family member needs home healthcare, but Los Robles has made it as…”— Diane DeSha Gilday · 2 months ago
★★★★★“Calstro Hospice has consistently supported our Assisted Living facility with hospice admissions. They are responsive, reliable, and provide excellent…”— VJNX · 10 months ago
★★★★★“Dr. Azad and his dedicated team are extraordinary. Always kind and patient, their care and concern for my Dad felt as if they were treating their own…”— Cathy Hirt · 3 months ago
★★★★★“OC Hospice employees are truly angels here on earth. I can't begin to describe the compassion, comfort and education they provided as my father was…”— Tina Brunel · 4 years ago
★★★★★“Iam writing this review, first I would like to thanks Tam Tran from 24/7, She was the best, she has help my family alot to go through a very…”— Nilson Tran · 5 months ago
★★★★★“I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and support you provided to my grandmother and our entire family…”— Ivy Nguyen · 2 months ago
Picking the right hospice is one of the harder decisions families make, often under
time pressure. A few things to weigh as you compare providers in this directory:
01
Confirm Medicare certification.
Every hospice on this page holds a current CMS Certification Number (CCN). That
ensures they bill under the Medicare hospice benefit and meet federal
Conditions of Participation. Always verify the CCN if
you're researching outside this directory.
02
Check the Medicare star rating in context.
The CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey rating reflects how
family caregivers rated their experience — communication, timeliness, pain management,
emotional support. A higher rating is a good signal, but smaller hospices often show
Not rated just because they don't have enough survey responses, not because
care is worse.
03
Ask about 24/7 availability and visit frequency.
Hospice care is more than nurse visits — it's a promise that someone is reachable
when symptoms escalate at 2 a.m. Ask how the on-call nurse triage works, who comes
after hours, and how often visits are scheduled at the patient's stage of care.
04
Find out where they can deliver care.
Most hospices serve patients at home, in assisted-living, and in skilled-nursing
facilities. Some have their own inpatient units for
general inpatient (GIP) care when symptoms can't be
controlled at home. Ask what's available and what's contracted.
05
Listen to how they talk about the family.
Good hospice teams treat the family as part of the unit of care. Look for explicit
offerings around caregiver support, respite care,
social work, chaplaincy, and 13 months of
bereavement support after the patient's death — those
are Medicare-required components, but how they're delivered varies a lot in practice.
06
Cross-check the reviews you read.
Google reviews are useful colour but unverified — they can be left by anyone. The
Medicare CAHPS rating is from validated family caregiver surveys with standardized
questions. Both have value; weigh them together rather than picking one.
Frequently asked questions
Hospice care, plain answers.
Does Medicare cover hospice care?
Yes. Medicare Part A covers the full cost of hospice care for eligible patients — doctor and nursing services, medical equipment, medications related to the terminal illness, short-term inpatient care, respite care for family caregivers, and bereavement support for the family. There is typically no out-of-pocket cost to the patient apart from small copays on outpatient drugs (capped at $5) and respite stays.
Who is eligible for hospice?
A patient becomes eligible for hospice when two physicians — the attending physician and the hospice medical director — certify a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. The patient must also choose to focus on comfort care rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness.
How long can someone stay in hospice?
There is no fixed limit. Medicare hospice benefits are split into an initial 90-day period, a second 90-day period, and then unlimited 60-day periods, each with a face-to-face recertification by the hospice team. Patients who improve can be discharged and re-enrolled later if their condition declines again.
Where is hospice care provided?
Most hospice care happens wherever the patient calls home — a private residence, an assisted-living community, a skilled nursing facility, or a hospice's own inpatient unit. Care is brought to the patient by an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteers.
Who refers a patient to hospice?
Anyone can initiate a hospice referral — a physician, a discharge planner, a family member, or the patient themselves. A hospice nurse will do an evaluation visit; the attending physician and hospice medical director then formally certify eligibility.
What's the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is symptom-focused supportive care that can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment. Hospice is a specific Medicare benefit for patients in the final phase of life who are no longer pursuing curative care. Both share the same focus on comfort, dignity, and family support — hospice is one form of palliative care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Useful questions: How quickly can you start care after admission? Is a nurse available 24/7 by phone, and who comes after hours? What is the average caseload per nurse? How will pain and symptoms be managed in the first 48 hours? What support do you offer the family? Do you have inpatient beds for general inpatient (GIP) care? What is your Medicare CAHPS rating and what does it reflect?
Is the hospice on this directory affiliated with chionline.org?
No. This is an independent directory. We don't accept payment from hospices to be listed, to rank higher, or to suppress reviews. Listings are pulled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Hospice General Information and the CAHPS Hospice Survey) and the Google Places API. If you find a factual error, please contact us.
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A federal survey of family caregivers conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Caregivers answer standardized questions about the quality of care their loved one received — communication,
symptom management, emotional support, timeliness, and overall recommendation.
Results are aggregated into a 1–5 star rating that's comparable across U.S. hospices.
Only hospices with enough survey responses get a published rating; the rest show Not rated.
General-purpose star reviews left by anyone with a Google account — patients, family members, staff, even competitors.
There's no standardized methodology, no verification, and no comparable scoring across providers.
It can still be useful as one signal among many — but it measures something different from the Medicare CAHPS rating
shown next to the hospice name. The two numbers can disagree without either being wrong.
