Bristol Hospice - San Diego
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751734)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 976-0396 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice - San Diego 72% of the time, with 73% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 95.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice - San Diego serves 76 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - San Diego is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751734, certified since February 12, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - San Diego is a for-profit hospice serving San Diego, California and surrounding communities in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2016 (CCN 751734).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 72% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice; this can occur when patient counts are small or a rating has not yet been posted. On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 95.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 16.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
Bristol Hospice - San Diego serves 76 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing's creation. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN 751734) since February 12, 2016, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 72% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 95.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice - San Diego serves 76 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - San Diego is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality and survey measures regardless of ownership so families can compare directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, 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 if the illness runs its normal course.
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 care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual 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 Bristol Hospice - San Diego at (888) 976-0396 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 Bristol Hospice - San Diego at (888) 976-0396 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care; contacting Bristol Hospice - San Diego at (888) 976-0396 directly can help answer questions not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - San Diego (CCN 751734) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751734?state=CA to review the latest 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.