Silverado Hospice San Diego
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551522)
CMS process measure: 98.5 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 555-1005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Silverado Hospice San Diego 4 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.50, above the California state average of 93.41.
Silverado Hospice San Diego serves 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Silverado Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN 551522, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Silverado Hospice San Diego is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 24, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers rated Silverado Hospice San Diego 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Silverado Hospice San Diego scored 98.50, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice.
Silverado Hospice San Diego reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient sample sizes and should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Silverado Hospice San Diego is Medicare-certified (CCN 551522) since December 24, 2007, 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's CAHPS survey gives Silverado Hospice San Diego 4 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 score is 98.50, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Silverado Hospice San Diego reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its San Diego office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Since December 24, 2007.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less 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 treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Silverado Hospice San Diego at (888) 555-1005 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 Silverado Hospice San Diego at (888) 555-1005 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performed on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how it supports patients and families; you can review published figures for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Silverado Hospice San Diego directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551522?state=CA to confirm current 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.