Hospice in ZIP 92008 (Carlsbad, CA)

In ZIP 92008, Carlsbad, CA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Comparing hospice in ZIP 92008

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in ZIP 92008, Carlsbad, CA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

ZIP 92008 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 92008, 1 of which report an overall star rating (50%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 98 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census98

All hospice in ZIP 92008

Hospice · For-Profit ARDENT HOSPICE Carlsbad, CA 92008 Not CMS-rated Hospice · Other HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST Carlsbad, CA 92008 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ARDENT HOSPICENot rated8—3for-profit
HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COAST4.0104.0192other

Hospice in nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 92010Hospice

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 92008?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 92008. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 92008?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 92008 is 1 for-profit, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many hospice in ZIP 92008 have a published rating?
1 of the 2 hospice in ZIP 92008 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 92008?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 92008 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 92008 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 92008 in this CMS snapshot.

Data & methodology

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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