Shores Hospice Llc
Oceanside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11609)
CMS process measure: 96 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 951-5454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Shores Hospice LLC 84% of the time, with 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Shores Hospice LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Oceanside, California, in San Diego County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Shores Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A11609), certified since December 23, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Shores Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Oceanside, California, serving families in San Diego County. The organization has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2020, and its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here; if that rating is missing from CMS records, it is often due to small survey sample sizes and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Shores Hospice LLC scored 96.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 33.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Shores Hospice LLC's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 42 ZIP codes from its Oceanside office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Shores Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A11609), certified since December 23, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Shores Hospice LLC, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Shores Hospice LLC scored 96.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Shores Hospice LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its Oceanside, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Shores Hospice LLC's 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?
Shores Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2020.
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 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?
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 care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Shores Hospice LLC directly at (858) 951-5454 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Shores Hospice LLC at (858) 951-5454 to discuss next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, and service area coverage — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for questions about day-to-day care, contact Shores Hospice LLC at (858) 951-5454.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shores Hospice LLC (CCN A11609) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11609?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.