Elite Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Escondido, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31779)
CMS process measure: 89.8 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 217-2034 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.80, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC serves 47 ZIP codes from its Escondido, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B31779, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Escondido, California, in San Diego County. CMS records show the hospice has been certified since October 28, 2021. The data provided does not include the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this listing, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10. This absence of published survey data often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and families, and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC scored 89.80, 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 30.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Escondido office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B31779, since October 28, 2021), 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 is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC scored 89.80, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, the hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Escondido, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (480) 217-2034 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is specifically for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all 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 (480) 217-2034 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (480) 217-2034 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice at (480) 217-2034.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify details about Elite Hospice And Palliative Care LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31779?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.