Calstro Hospice San Diego
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01630)
CMS process measure: 91.1 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 487-5595 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 86% would definitely recommend Calstro Hospice San Diego, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.10, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Calstro Hospice San Diego serves 84 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Calstro Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN A01630), since August 19, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Calstro Hospice San Diego is a for-profit hospice agency serving San Diego, California and surrounding communities in San Diego County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified (CCN A01630) since August 19, 2019.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which collects feedback from family caregivers, reports that 86% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these measures for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Calstro Hospice San Diego scored 91.10, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 16.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
Calstro Hospice San Diego serves a broad area, covering 84 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Calstro Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN A01630) since August 19, 2019, 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.10, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Calstro Hospice San Diego serves 84 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 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are the best available indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2019, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing 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 of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Calstro Hospice San Diego at (760) 487-5595 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Calstro Hospice San Diego directly at (760) 487-5595 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Calstro Hospice San Diego at (760) 487-5595 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Calstro Hospice San Diego (CCN A01630) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01630?state=CA to review current CMS 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.