Vista Community Hospice Inc
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31638)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 536-5442 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vista Community Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. The composite process measure comparison to the California state average is also listed as not reported.
Vista Community Hospice Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Yes, Vista Community Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31638, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vista Community Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in San Diego, California, serving patients and families in San Diego County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2021, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) B31638.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vista Community Hospice Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its San Diego office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. However, the composite process measure comparison to the California state average (93.41) is listed as 'not reported' by CMS, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Ownership type information was not provided in the available CMS data for this listing. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly to learn more about its ownership structure.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vista Community Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31638) since December 1, 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts. This does not indicate anything about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vista Community Hospice Inc serves 23 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 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this listing; please contact the hospice at (760) 536-5442 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vista Community Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life.
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 — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Vista Community Hospice Inc at (760) 536-5442 for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (760) 536-5442 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (760) 536-5442 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Vista Community Hospice Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31638?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.