St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc
Escondido, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921670)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 625-1333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS also has not published a composite process score for comparison to the California state average of 93.41.
St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Escondido, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921670, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Escondido, California, serving families in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2017 (CCN 921670).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This absence of survey results does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient counts that fall below CMS's public reporting thresholds.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 20.8%, though the state comparison ('vs_state') for these measures is listed as not reported.
St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Escondido office, reflecting a moderate service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921670) since September 9, 2017, 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 has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for public reporting.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure comparison for this hospice against the California state average of 93.41; CMS does report a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 20.8%, without a state comparison noted.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Escondido, CA location in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to ask about it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc at (858) 625-1333 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; please contact St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc at (858) 625-1333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, and staffing; you can raise these with St Joseph'S Care Hospice Services Inc directly at (858) 625-1333 and review published figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CMS-reported details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921670?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.