Topkare Hospice Inc.
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11568)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 837-0003 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 93% would definitely recommend Topkare Hospice Inc., and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS's CAHPS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 83.33, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Topkare Hospice Inc. serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Topkare Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11568, certified since September 15, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Topkare Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving San Diego, California and surrounding communities in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2020 (CCN A11568).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided here, which can happen when survey response counts are small.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care practices, Topkare Hospice Inc. scored 83.33, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the data on file.
Topkare Hospice Inc. reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its San Diego office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Topkare Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN A11568) since September 15, 2020, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Topkare Hospice Inc., and 87% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Topkare Hospice Inc. scored 83.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Topkare Hospice Inc. serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California, in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Topkare Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS survey and quality measures are more direct indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Topkare Hospice Inc. has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual 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; it does not mean stopping all care or support, but rather changing its goal.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Topkare Hospice Inc. provides care; please contact the hospice at (714) 837-0003 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Topkare Hospice Inc. directly at (714) 837-0003 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 performs on CMS quality measures relative to the state average, the ZIP codes it serves, and how to begin care — Topkare Hospice Inc. can be reached at (714) 837-0003 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Topkare Hospice Inc. (CCN A11568) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11568?state=CA to see the latest published 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.