Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego Llc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551652)
CMS process measure: 98.13 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 283 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 848-5433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego holds a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.13 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego serves 283 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551652, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC is a for-profit hospice based in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2012, and today serves a wide area covering 283 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among families surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 80% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego scored 98.13, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed at 10, and 36.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per CMS's published figures.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current vintage of these numbers. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that generally reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and no such gaps should be read as a negative signal about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551652) since September 19, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 3-star rating, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating it 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 98.13, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 283 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 283 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey results and quality measures are the best published indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2012.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can still receive medical support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (855) 848-5433 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (855) 848-5433 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite quality scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact (855) 848-5433 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551652?state=CA to confirm current CMS figures.
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.