Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921793)
CMS process measure: 95.27 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 452-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc 79% of the time, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.27, above the California state average of 93.41.
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc serves 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921793, certified since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2018, with CCN 921793.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their experience with a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not made that particular figure available.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered — Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc scored 95.27, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 17.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc's service area, per CMS data, spans 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is included here beyond that. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as these numbers reflect a specific reporting period and may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921793, since September 11, 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.27, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 17.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc serves 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego, San Diego County, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; the CMS survey and process measures above offer more direct comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2018.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc at (858) 452-9300 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; please contact Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc directly at (858) 452-9300 for that information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — figures like these can be found on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc (CCN 921793) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921793?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.