Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care
San Marcos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11732)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 780-5469 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care received a 2-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 72% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.16 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, CA office in San Diego County. Families in this broad area may be eligible for its services, though contacting the hospice directly can confirm coverage for a specific address.
Yes, Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11732, certified since February 10, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Marcos, California, serving families in San Diego County. Its ownership type is classified by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2021.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a rating of 2 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.16, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 41.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its San Marcos office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided 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 related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11732) since February 10, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients certified as eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 2 stars, with 72% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their 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 98.16, above the California state average of 93.41, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 74 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, CA location 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?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (619) 780-5469 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (619) 780-5469 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official data for Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11732?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.