Bristol Hospice - San Diego Llc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551630)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 277-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. The state average composite process score in California is 93.41, but no comparison figure has been reported for this hospice.
Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC serves 1 ZIP code from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551630, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Diego, San Diego County, California. According to CMS Care Compare data, it is classified under an ownership type of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2012.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes quality data through its composite process measure. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10, likely because of small patient counts or limited survey data rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or a care index score for this hospice. The California state average composite process score, for reference, is 93.41, but no comparison value ("vs_state") has been reported for this hospice specifically.
Based on CMS records, Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC serves a service area covering 1 ZIP code from its San Diego, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - San Diego LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551630, since February 16, 2012), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results, such as a star rating or percentage of caregivers who would recommend this hospice, likely due to limited survey data rather than any reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice; the California state average composite process score is 93.41 for reference.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a helpful piece of context, but CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2012.
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 typically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up; it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (858) 277-5200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (858) 277-5200 or verify details through Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — you can review this hospice's published Care Compare data for some of these answers.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551630?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.