The Hospice Of San Diego
Poway, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01664)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 722-9090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for The Hospice Of San Diego, so no star rating or percentage recommending it is available. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
The Hospice Of San Diego serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Poway, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, The Hospice Of San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN A01664), certified since November 25, 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Hospice Of San Diego, located in Poway, California, is a for-profit hospice agency that has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2019, serving San Diego County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as star ratings or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it—this is often the case for smaller hospices due to limited patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key elements of care, The Hospice Of San Diego scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41—placing it above the state average. The related care index score is reported as 10, and CMS data shows that 71.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a period when timely support is especially important.
The hospice serves a broad area, covering 30 ZIP codes from its Poway office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about their specific circumstances.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Hospice Of San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN A01664) since November 25, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not imply lower quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports 71.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Hospice Of San Diego serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Poway, San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality measures can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
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, not giving up on care; patients can still receive medical attention, symptom management, and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (858) 722-9090 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact The Hospice Of San Diego at (858) 722-9090 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (858) 722-9090 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Hospice Of San Diego (CCN A01664) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01664?state=CA to review current CMS-reported information.
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.