Bridge Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751568)
CMS process measure: 73.08 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 453-5994 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Bridge Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its composite process score is 73.08, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Bridge Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Bridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751568, since November 10, 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bridge Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Diego, California, serving patients in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2014 (CCN 751568).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Bridge Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report publicly.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Bridge Hospice: a score of 73.08, compared with a California state average of 93.41. By this measure, Bridge Hospice scores below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 26.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Bridge Hospice serves a broad area, with 75 ZIP codes reported in its service area from its San Diego office.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and contact Bridge Hospice for any details not covered by CMS-published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751568, since November 10, 2014), 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 Bridge Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bridge Hospice has a composite process score of 73.08, compared with California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 26.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bridge Hospice serves 75 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 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bridge Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey data are the more direct indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bridge Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2014.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Bridge Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (619) 453-5994 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Bridge Hospice directly at (619) 453-5994 and verify current information 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 Bridge Hospice at (619) 453-5994 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bridge Hospice's official CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751568?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.