Elizabeth Hospice
Escondido, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051528)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 737-2050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elizabeth Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Elizabeth Hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in Escondido, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Elizabeth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051528, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elizabeth Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Escondido, California, serving San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1987 (CCN 051528).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Elizabeth Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Elizabeth Hospice scored 99.43, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 24.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, as recorded in the same CMS dataset.
Elizabeth Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 125 ZIP codes from its Escondido office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current vintage, as some measures may be updated or unavailable for hospices with small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elizabeth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051528) since June 2, 1987, 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's CAHPS survey data show a 3-star overall rating, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Elizabeth Hospice and 79% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elizabeth Hospice's composite process score is 99.43, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Elizabeth Hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in Escondido, San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elizabeth Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elizabeth Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1987.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, though other medical care for unrelated conditions may continue; it is not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Elizabeth Hospice at (760) 737-2050 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; contact Elizabeth Hospice at (760) 737-2050 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also ask Elizabeth Hospice directly at (760) 737-2050.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elizabeth Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051528?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.