Art Of Hospice Care, Inc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751634)
CMS process measure: 91.58 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 756-7096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Art Of Hospice Care, Inc. Its CMS composite process score is 91.58, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Art Of Hospice Care, Inc serves 59 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Art Of Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751634, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Art Of Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015 (CCN 751634), meaning eligible patients can receive hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating this hospice 9-10 for this provider. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Art Of Hospice Care scored 91.58, compared with a California state average of 93.41 \u2014 placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and a rate of 10.7% for visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Art Of Hospice Care serves a broad area, covering 59 ZIP codes from its San Diego office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice, and families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Art Of Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751634) since July 1, 2015, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.58, compared with 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 10.7% for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Art Of Hospice Care, Inc serves 59 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 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2015.
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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if they change their mind.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Art Of Hospice Care, Inc at (619) 756-7096 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Art Of Hospice Care, Inc directly at (619) 756-7096 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Art Of Hospice Care, Inc at (619) 756-7096 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Art Of Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 751634) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751634?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.