Apa Hospice Care Inc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11751)
CMS process measure: 90.24 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 436-1374 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Apa Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.24 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Apa Hospice Care Inc serves 36 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Apa Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11751), certified since April 5, 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Apa Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2021 (CCN A11751).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice on Care Compare. This is often the case for smaller hospices where too few patient families responded to the survey to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Apa Hospice Care Inc scored 90.24, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 73.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Apa Hospice Care Inc reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Apa Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11751), certified since April 5, 2021. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patient families responded to be reported; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Apa Hospice Care Inc scored 90.24, compared to a California state average of 93.41, which is below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 73.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 36 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 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Apa Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but families may wish to review CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2021.
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 for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when life expectancy is limited to 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, medical attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Apa Hospice Care Inc at (619) 436-1374 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Apa Hospice Care Inc at (619) 436-1374 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Apa Hospice Care Inc at (619) 436-1374 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Apa Hospice Care Inc (CCN A11751) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11751?state=CA to review its 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.