Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051522)
CMS process measure: 92.38 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 641-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 92.38 is slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice serves 91 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051522, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving San Diego, California and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1986, and holds CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051522.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 92.38, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it slightly below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 39.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, spans 91 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad coverage area from its San Diego office in San Diego County.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality one way or another. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051522) since December 19, 1986, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 92.38, compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it slightly below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 91 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is reported by CMS for transparency, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1986.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (619) 641-4100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (619) 641-4100 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (619) 641-4100 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CCN 051522 and review its published measures directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051522?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.