Shield Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11785)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 433-7128 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Shield Hospice, often because of small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality. Families can contact Shield Hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current published data.
Shield Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Shield Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11785, certified since May 8, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Shield Hospice is a Medicare-certified, for-profit hospice serving families in San Diego, California, and San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2021, meaning it must meet federal health and safety standards to participate in the Medicare hospice benefit.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Shield Hospice does not currently have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — CMS has not published a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published this measure for this hospice.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or care index score for Shield Hospice in the current data, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Shield Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 8 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost or fee information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Shield Hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Shield Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11785), certified since May 8, 2021. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Shield Hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; 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 Shield Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Shield Hospice serves 8 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 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Shield Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Shield Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2021.
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 those with a terminal illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 it does not mean giving up all care — treatment for other conditions and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Shield Hospice at (858) 433-7128 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Shield Hospice at (858) 433-7128 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and survey results; contact Shield Hospice at (858) 433-7128 for specifics not covered in this CMS data summary.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shield Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11785?state=CA to review its current published CMS data.
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.