Radiant Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921792)
CMS process measure: 89.47 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 550-3570 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Radiant Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 89.47 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Radiant Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Radiant Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921792, since February 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Radiant Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Diego, California, serving San Diego County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 2018, with CCN 921792. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Radiant Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Radiant Hospice scored 89.47, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 44.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
Radiant Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 81 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its San Diego office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and speak directly with the hospice for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Radiant Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921792) since February 9, 2018, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Radiant Hospice's composite process score is 89.47, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Radiant Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its San Diego office in San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Radiant Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't by itself determine care quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 2018.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive care for other health needs and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Radiant Hospice at (619) 550-3570 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Radiant Hospice directly at (619) 550-3570 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Radiant Hospice's published CMS figures and ask the hospice directly at (619) 550-3570 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Radiant Hospice (CCN 921792) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921792?state=CA to confirm current 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.