Sharp Hospicecare
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051598)
CMS process measure: 95.14 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 108 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 667-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sharp Hospicecare received 3 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 95.14 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Sharp Hospicecare serves 108 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Sharp Hospicecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 051598, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sharp Hospicecare is a for-profit hospice based in San Diego, California, serving San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1992 (CCN 051598).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sharp Hospicecare an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care practices were delivered, Sharp Hospicecare scored 95.14, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 55.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as published in the most recent Care Compare data release.
Sharp Hospicecare's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 108 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its San Diego office.
Where any measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
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.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sharp Hospicecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 051598) since December 10, 1992, 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, Sharp Hospicecare received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sharp Hospicecare's CMS composite process-of-care score is 95.14, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sharp Hospicecare serves 108 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 108 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sharp Hospicecare is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sharp Hospicecare has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1992.
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 patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Sharp Hospicecare; please contact the hospice at (619) 667-1900 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 Sharp Hospicecare at (619) 667-1900 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are noted above for Sharp Hospicecare based on CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sharp Hospicecare's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051598?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.