Alternative Hospice Care Inc.
San Marcos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41663)
CMS process measure: 84.78 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 328-8227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alternative Hospice Care Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 84.78, below the California state average of 93.41.
Alternative Hospice Care Inc. serves 39 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Alternative Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41663), since September 15, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alternative Hospice Care Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around San Marcos, California, with an office located in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough data to report a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Alternative Hospice Care Inc. scored 84.78, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure, per CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 39 ZIP codes.
Alternative Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified, meaning eligible patients can receive care under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for those who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that basic coverage fact. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alternative Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41663) as of September 15, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies 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 is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Alternative Hospice Care Inc. scored 84.78, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (310) 328-8227 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alternative Hospice Care Inc. has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and stress at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor determines 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, pain relief, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice directly at (310) 328-8227 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not included in the CMS data provided; contact Alternative Hospice Care Inc. at (310) 328-8227 to learn more, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the geographic area served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all worth confirming directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alternative Hospice Care Inc. (CCN B41663) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41663?state=CA to review its official 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.