Hospice By The Sea
Solana Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051647)
CMS process measure: 87.21 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 794-0195 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said 83% would definitely recommend Hospice By The Sea, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 87.21, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice By The Sea serves 45 ZIP codes from its Solana Beach, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Hospice By The Sea is Medicare-certified (CCN 051647, since December 3, 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice By The Sea is a for-profit hospice based in Solana Beach, California, serving families in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 1994 (CCN 051647), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice By The Sea scored 87.21, which is below the California state average of 93.41. A care index score of 6 and a rate of 11.1% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though families should review the full Care Compare listing for context on how these measures are calculated.
Hospice By The Sea's service area, per this data, spans 45 ZIP codes from its Solana Beach office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies terminal illness; no cost figures are included here. All figures cited are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice By The Sea is Medicare-certified (CCN 051647) since December 3, 1994, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice By The Sea, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 87.21, which CMS data shows is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Hospice By The Sea serves 45 ZIP codes from its Solana Beach, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice By The Sea is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS quality measures and survey results give a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 1994, over 25 years as of recent Care Compare data.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact Hospice By The Sea at (858) 794-0195 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice By The Sea at (858) 794-0195 and verify current details 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 how care is coordinated; contact Hospice By The Sea at (858) 794-0195 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice By The Sea directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051647?state=CA to confirm 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.