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Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care
Hospice · 365 S Rancho Santa Fe, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92078
Family caregiver survey rating
20/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/10/2021 · CCN A11732
- Rank in San Marcos
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in California
- #442 of 605 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 84 patients
- County
- San Diego
- Service area
- 74 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.2% | 93.4% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 41.1% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 73% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 66% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 88% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 72% | 80% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 72% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 2 of 10 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.4% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 72.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.2% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 13.1% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.1% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $19,398 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 79.4% | — | 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
Cancer18%
Dementia20%
Stroke20%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease17%
Other conditions11%
Where care is provided
Private home52%
Assisted living36%
Skilled nursing facility11%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (74)
90630, 90740, 92003, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92020, 92024, 92025, 92026, 92027, 92028, 92029, 92033, 92037, 92038, 92046, 92054, 92056, 92057, 92061, 92064, 92065, 92067, 92069, 92074, 92078, 92081, 92082, 92083, 92084, 92088, 92101, 92103, 92105, 92116, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92139, 92198, 92590, 92592, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92618, 92620, 92626, 92627, 92630, 92637, 92646, 92647, 92648, 92651, 92656, 92663, 92691, 92692, 92703, 92704, 92705, 92780, 92806, 92837
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care (CMS Certification Number A11732) has been Medicare-certified since 02/10/2021, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care compare to other hospices in San Marcos?
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in San Marcos on the Scorecard score, with 2 stars.
What areas does Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care serve?
Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care reports serving 74 ZIP codes to CMS, including 90630, 90740, 92003, 92008, 92009. Call (619) 780-5469 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Palomar Health Palliative & Hospice Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.