Topkare Hospice Inc.
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66/ 100
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Hospice of the South Coast LLC
Hospice · 10251 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92121
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
44/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/19/2015 · CCN 751728
- Rank in San Diego
- #10 of 42 hospices
- Rank in California
- #152 of 605 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 19 patients
- County
- San Diego
- Service area
- 63 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.7% | 93.4% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 81.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.3 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 78% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 67% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 80% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 81% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 52.7% | — | 52.4% | About the same |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.5% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 52.7% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.5% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.8% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,362 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.5% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.8% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer28%
Dementia20%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease15%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home68%
Assisted living21%
Nursing facility11%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (63)
91902, 91910, 91911, 91913, 91915, 91932, 91941, 91942, 91945, 91977, 92007, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92014, 92019, 92021, 92024, 92025, 92026, 92027, 92028, 92029, 92037, 92051, 92054, 92056, 92057, 92058, 92064, 92067, 92069, 92071, 92075, 92078, 92081, 92082, 92084, 92091, 92101, 92104, 92106, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92118, 92119, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92131, 92154, 92173, 92198
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of the South Coast LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of the South Coast LLC (CMS Certification Number 751728) has been Medicare-certified since 11/19/2015, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of the South Coast LLC compare to other hospices in San Diego?
Hospice of the South Coast LLC ranks #10 of 42 hospices based in San Diego on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Hospice of the South Coast LLC serve?
Hospice of the South Coast LLC reports serving 63 ZIP codes to CMS, including 91902, 91910, 91911, 91913, 91915. Call (858) 230-8935 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of the South Coast LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.