Ardent Hospice
Carlsbad, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551767)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 952-1786 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ardent Hospice, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the California state average as not reported for this hospice.
Ardent Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Ardent Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551767, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ardent Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Carlsbad, California, serving families in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551767.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ardent Hospice. This absence of published survey figures is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this measure for this hospice.
CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 10.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, though the composite process measure comparison against the state average of 93.41 is listed as "not reported" for this hospice. Families should note this is a general limitation of published data rather than a reflection of care delivered.
Ardent Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current information directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ardent Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551767) since November 28, 2013, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ardent Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison for Ardent Hospice as "not reported" against the California state average of 93.41; CMS does report a care index score of 8 and that 10.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ardent Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ardent Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ardent Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather a different kind of care centered on comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Ardent Hospice; please contact the hospice at (858) 952-1786 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Ardent Hospice at (858) 952-1786 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, service area, caregiver survey results, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures; contact Ardent Hospice at (858) 952-1786 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Ardent Hospice's certification and published quality measures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551767?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.