Paramount Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751786)
CMS process measure: 97.86 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 487-8778 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Paramount Hospice, and its CMS composite process score of 97.86 is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Paramount Hospice serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Paramount Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751786, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Paramount Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in San Diego, California, serving San Diego County. The organization is classified under "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend Paramount Hospice to others, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Paramount Hospice scored 97.86, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS data also shows a care index score of 9 and indicates that 31.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same reporting period.
Paramount Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 69 ZIP codes surrounding San Diego.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Paramount Hospice?
Yes, Paramount Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751786) since June 10, 2016, 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?
CMS survey data shows that 83% of family caregivers would definitely recommend Paramount Hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall; CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Paramount Hospice's composite process score is 97.86, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Paramount Hospice serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Paramount Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families sometimes prefer to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Paramount Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2016.
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 when a doctor determines a person has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Paramount Hospice; please contact the hospice at (858) 487-8778 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Paramount Hospice directly at (858) 487-8778 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how long it has been certified — all information you can review here or confirm by calling (858) 487-8778.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Paramount Hospice's current information directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751786?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.