Topkare Hospice Inc.
93% would definitely recommend
66/ 100
Not rated
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
Hospice · 8954 Rio San Diego Dr, 2ND Floor, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
Family caregiver survey rating
38/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/19/1986 · CCN 051522
- Rank in San Diego
- #16 of 42 hospices
- Rank in California
- #210 of 605 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 96 patients
- County
- San Diego
- Service area
- 91 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 92.4% | 93.4% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 39.3% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| 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 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 72% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 80% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 83% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| 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) | 55.1% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.5% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 22.1% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $13,544 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.7% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 86.6% | — | 89.3% | Worse |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer47%
Dementia12%
Stroke4%
Heart/circulatory disease14%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions18%
Where care is provided
Private home93%
Assisted living7%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (91)
91901, 91902, 91903, 91906, 91910, 91911, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91916, 91932, 91935, 91941, 91942, 91945, 91950, 91962, 91977, 91978, 91979, 92007, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92014, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92024, 92025, 92026, 92027, 92028, 92029, 92037, 92040, 92046, 92054, 92056, 92057, 92058, 92064, 92065, 92067, 92069, 92071, 92074, 92075, 92078, 92081, 92082, 92083, 92084, 92085, 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92118, 92119, 92120, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92139, 92154, 92159, 92170, 92171, 92173, 92175, 92625
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice (CMS Certification Number 051522) has been Medicare-certified since 12/19/1986, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice compare to other hospices in San Diego?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice ranks #16 of 42 hospices based in San Diego on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice serve?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes to CMS, including 91901, 91902, 91903, 91906, 91910. Call (619) 641-4100 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.