Apreva Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551557)
CMS process measure: 99.84 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 450-4414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apreva Hospice holds a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.84 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Apreva Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Apreva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551557), certified since September 2, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Apreva Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving San Diego, California and surrounding communities, Medicare-certified since September 2, 2009 (CCN 551557). It is located in San Diego County and, according to CMS Care Compare data, serves 92 ZIP codes across the region.
Family caregiver feedback collected through the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gives Apreva Hospice a 3-star rating. Among families surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the perspectives of family members who cared for patients served by this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice processes are delivered, Apreva Hospice scored 99.84, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 47.0% of patients received visits in their final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor performance; it is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Apreva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551557) since September 2, 2009, 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?
Families gave Apreva Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their overall 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 99.84, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS reports a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Apreva Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California location in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Apreva Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes both ownership and quality data so families can consider them together.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Apreva Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2009.
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 terminal diagnosis who have typically stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Apreva Hospice at (619) 450-4414 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Apreva Hospice directly at (619) 450-4414 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, ZIP codes served, and ownership type, all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Apreva Hospice's details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551557?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.