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CARE COMPANION HOSPICE, INC

For-ProfitCHAP AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
9778 KATELLA AVE, SUITE 217
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
June 16, 2021

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CMS Quality Ratings

Overall Rating
Not yet rated

Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.

Quality of Care
Not yet rated

Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.

Patient Satisfaction
Not yet rated

CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.

Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Staffing & Capacity

Staffing breakdown for CARE COMPANION HOSPICE, INC
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)2
Volunteers0

2

Total Employees

Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment

Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what CARE COMPANION HOSPICE, INC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.

Short-term inpatient care
Arranged through another hospital or nursing home

Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.

Type of inpatient care
Both general inpatient care and respite care
Medical supplies and equipment
Brought in through an outside supplier

Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.

Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.

Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.

Care Details from Medicare Data

Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how CARE COMPANION HOSPICE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.

2

patients in care on an average day

A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.

Care Companion Hospice, Inc

Care Companion Hospice, Inc is a freestanding hospice provider based in Anaheim, California. They have provided end-of-life support services since their Medicare certification in June 2021. The team holds accreditation from CHAP to help ensure they follow national standards for patient care. Families in Orange County can reach their office on Katella Avenue for questions about their hospice programs. This provider operates as a for-profit organization. They focus on meeting the needs of patients who require comfort care in their own homes. Choosing the right hospice is a major step. Having a local provider helps keep care close to home for everyone involved.

About Care Companion Hospice, Inc

This hospice operates as a for-profit business in Anaheim. They became Medicare certified in 2021. Accreditation is a standard that shows a group meets strict rules for safety and care quality. Care Companion Hospice, Inc chose to work with CHAP for this process. CHAP stands for the Community Health Accreditation Partner. They send experts to check that the hospice follows high standards of care. This is a voluntary step that shows a commitment to excellence. Most families do not know that accreditation is not required by law for every hospice. When a provider gets this status, it means they want to be held to a higher bar. It provides an extra layer of peace of mind. You should always ask if a provider you are talking to maintains their accreditation status during your first meeting.

Quality Ratings

Official quality ratings for this provider are not yet available from Medicare. This happens sometimes with newer providers. You should ask the hospice team directly about their current quality goals and patient feedback processes.

What Is Hospice Care Like in Anaheim?

Hospice care in Anaheim centers on comfort and dignity for patients near the end of their lives. Teams often include doctors, nurses, and aides who visit the patient where they live. Care Companion Hospice, Inc currently reports a team of two registered nurses. They do not report any volunteers on their staff list at this time. This small team structure means that care stays personal. You will likely see the same faces during your visits. That matters. The nurses coordinate the medical side of things while the family focuses on spending time together. It is a simple way to manage complex medical needs. Each hospice in Orange County sets its own schedule for nurse visits based on the specific needs of the person they serve. Ask about their typical response times for urgent needs.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

You need clear answers before you pick a partner for hospice care. Start by asking how many nurses will be assigned to your specific case. Find out how they handle calls in the middle of the night. You also want to know how they help family members cope with the stress of caregiving. Ask them how they manage pain and other difficult symptoms at home. It is also smart to ask if their staff is available on weekends. What happens if the patient needs to move to a hospital? Good providers have a plan for every stage. Do not be afraid to ask for specific examples of how they handle requests. You deserve to feel confident in the team you invite into your home.

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