Hospice Of The South Coast Llc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751728)
CMS process measure: 97.67 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 230-8935 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 81% would definitely recommend Hospice Of The South Coast Llc, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 97.67, above the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of The South Coast Llc serves 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The South Coast Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751728, since 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The South Coast Llc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in San Diego, California, serving San Diego County. It has been certified by Medicare since November 19, 2015, and is organized under an ownership type CMS lists as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing, so that measure is not stated here; a missing figure does not indicate poor quality, and can often reflect a small number of surveyed patients.
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 97.67, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 81.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with the measured timeframe, and a care index score of 10 is recorded.
Hospice Of The South Coast Llc serves a broad area, covering 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The South Coast Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751728) since November 19, 2015, 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, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% 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 score is 97.67, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego, San Diego County office; contact the hospice at (858) 230-8935 to confirm whether a specific address is covered.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's quality measures are the more direct indicator of reported patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2015.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean patients stop receiving medical attention 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 (858) 230-8935 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 the hospice at (858) 230-8935 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be addressed; contact the hospice at (858) 230-8935 for specifics beyond CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751728?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.