Lorian Health Hospice Inc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51651)
CMS process measure: 93.65 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 567-4265 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend Lorian Health Hospice Inc 82% of the time, with 75% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.65, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Lorian Health Hospice Inc serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lorian Health Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51651, certified since June 16, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lorian Health Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving San Diego, California and surrounding San Diego County, certified since June 16, 2022. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data reviewed.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated the hospice's overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. A specific overall CAHPS star rating was not published by CMS for this hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, Lorian Health Hospice Inc scored 93.65, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to California's average of 93.41. CMS also reported a care index score of 8 and noted that 34.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data available.
Lorian Health Hospice Inc's service area, as listed with Medicare, spans 74 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lorian Health Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51651), certified since June 16, 2022, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated its overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a specific overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lorian Health Hospice Inc scored 93.65 on CMS's composite process measure, which is at the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reported a care index score of 8 and noted that 34.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided for this hospice; contact the hospice at (877) 567-4265 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lorian Health Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 2022.
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 is focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention to a patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Lorian Health Hospice Inc at (877) 567-4265 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; contact Lorian Health Hospice Inc directly at (877) 567-4265 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; you can review these details for this hospice using its CMS data or by calling (877) 567-4265.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lorian Health Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51651?state=CA using CCN B51651.
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.