Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551612)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 737-7482 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but a composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not reported.
Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551612), certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. According to CMS Care Compare records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2011.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data is not available.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. A composite process measure score specific to this hospice is not reported in the data provided; the California state average composite score is 93.41, but CMS has not published a comparison ('vs_state' is listed as not reported) for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made here.
Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice serves a service area covering 14 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided in CMS data. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551612) as of September 7, 2011. 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 survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but a composite process score for direct comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but CMS publishes it so families can see how a hospice is structured.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2011.
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 people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice at (858) 737-7482 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice at (858) 737-7482 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality scores compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice directly at (858) 737-7482 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare San Diego Hospice (CCN 551612) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551612?state=CA to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.