Hospice Of The North Coast
Carlsbad, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051733)
CMS process measure: 98.73 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 431-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The North Coast received a 4-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.73 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of The North Coast serves 66 ZIP codes from its Carlsbad, California office in San Diego County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The North Coast is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051733, certified since 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The North Coast is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Carlsbad, California, serving San Diego County and surrounding communities. It is organized under an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who participated in the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospice Of The North Coast scored 98.73, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 73.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a qualifying diagnosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The North Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 051733), certified since July 22, 1999, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.73, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted 73.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 66 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 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality data reflects performance regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1999.
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, typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but supportive medical care continues.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of The North Coast at (760) 431-4100 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (760) 431-4100 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing — contact Hospice Of The North Coast at (760) 431-4100 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The North Coast (CCN 051733) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051733?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.