Dignity Hospice Care Inc
Carlsbad, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61517)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 303-4610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Dignity Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. This often happens with smaller patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
Dignity Hospice Care Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office, in San Diego County.
Yes, Dignity Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61517, since September 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dignity Hospice Care Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Carlsbad, California, serving families in San Diego County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2023 (CCN D61517).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a provider has a small number of surveyed patients rather than reflecting anything about the quality of care. Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available. CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits in the final days of life for this hospice. Families should note that the absence of these figures does not indicate poor performance — it simply means CMS has not yet released them, often due to small patient counts.
Dignity Hospice Care Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dignity Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61517), certified since September 12, 2023, 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 this hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts rather than indicating anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Dignity Hospice Care Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (760) 303-4610 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dignity Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2023, according to CMS records.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 on care or 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 the hospice at (760) 303-4610 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Dignity Hospice Care Inc directly at (760) 303-4610 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type; you can ask Dignity Hospice Care Inc these questions directly at (760) 303-4610 or review published figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Dignity Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61517?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.