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Sd Hospice Inc

San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31721)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 430-2762 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Sd Hospice Inc, so no rating figures are currently available from Medicare Care Compare. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.

Sd Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should confirm current coverage directly with the hospice.

Yes, Sd Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31721), certified since February 1, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

About this hospice

Sd Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving San Diego, California, and San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records. CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data provided; families are encouraged to confirm ownership directly with the hospice.

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Sd Hospice Inc in the data available here — this often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients during the survey period, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.

Based on the data provided, Sd Hospice Inc reports serving 1 ZIP code from its San Diego office. Families should confirm current service-area coverage directly with the hospice, as this may change over time.

The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to speak with the hospice for the most current details on care and services.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes, Sd Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31721), certified since February 1, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.

What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver 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 has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently possible.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

According to CMS data, Sd Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (619) 430-2762 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

Sd Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2022.

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 have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?

Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.

Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?

This information is not included in the data provided; please contact Sd Hospice Inc at (619) 430-2762 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; contact Sd Hospice Inc directly at (619) 430-2762 for guidance on how to begin care.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families often ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met day to day, and how satisfaction is measured; contact Sd Hospice Inc at (619) 430-2762 to ask these questions directly.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can look up Sd Hospice Inc (CCN B31721) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31721?state=CA to review its current official listing.

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.