Uni Care Hospice Inc
Escondido, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751705)
CMS process measure: 90.76 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 566-3345 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Uni Care Hospice Inc a 3-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 90.76 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Uni Care Hospice Inc serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Escondido, California, in San Diego County.
Yes, Uni Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751705, certified since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Uni Care Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Escondido, California, serving families in San Diego County and surrounding communities. It has been certified by Medicare since October 26, 2015, and is classified under CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Uni Care Hospice Inc an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Uni Care Hospice Inc scored 90.76, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 17.9% of patients, and a care index score of 10 has been published for this hospice.
Uni Care Hospice Inc reports serving 77 ZIP codes from its Escondido office. As with all hospices, care under the Medicare hospice benefit is covered for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Uni Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751705), certified since October 26, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend Uni Care Hospice Inc and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 90.76, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Uni Care Hospice Inc serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Escondido, San Diego County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Uni Care Hospice Inc's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not determine quality, so it's worth reviewing CAHPS and quality measure data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Uni Care Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2015.
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 patients who have a terminal prognosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
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 giving up medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Uni Care Hospice Inc at (760) 566-3345 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 Uni Care Hospice Inc directly at (760) 566-3345 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can review Uni Care Hospice Inc's published CMS figures and confirm any additional details by calling (760) 566-3345.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Uni Care Hospice Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751705?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.