Hospice in ZIP 92078 (San Marcos, CA)

The public CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 92078 in San Marcos, CA, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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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.

What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 92078

Of the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 92078, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at PALOMAR HEALTH PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 2.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 84 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerPALOMAR HEALTH PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 other
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star2.0 / 5
Avg daily census84

Hospice elsewhere in San Marcos

ZIP 92069Hospice

How to compare hospice in ZIP 92078

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Families in ZIP 92078, San Marcos, CA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
PALOMAR HEALTH PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE2.092.084other

Hospice profiles in ZIP 92078

Hospice · Other PALOMAR HEALTH PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE San Marcos, CA 92078 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

Which hospice in ZIP 92078 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, PALOMAR HEALTH PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 92078, at 2.0 out of 5.
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.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 92078?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 92078 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
What other ZIP codes near San Marcos have hospice?
Hospice are also listed in 1 neighboring ZIP code in San Marcos. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Do any providers in ZIP 92078 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 92078 in this CMS snapshot.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 92078?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 92078. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Where this data comes from

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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