San Diego Senior AdvisorKaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 8954 Rio San Diego Dr in San Diego, CA 92108. Medicare first certified it in 1983, 43 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA's Medicare record?
| Agency | Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA |
|---|---|
| Address | 8954 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Phone | (619) 641-4100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 057797 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/08/1983 |
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA. It is better than the California average on 3 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 82.8% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 84.3% | 86.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.2% | 86.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.7% | 89.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 94.2% | 88.9% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 86.2% | 85.2% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.2% | 92.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 76.7% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.8% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and breathing improved.
Where it trails: started care on time.
What do patients say about Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA, based on 1728 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 87% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 77% | 79% | About the same |
Do Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 7% |
Which home health services does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA provide, and which does it not?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which San Diego-area ZIP codes does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA serve?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA tells Medicare it serves 91 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 100 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91916
- 91917
- 91931
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91962
- 91963
- 91977
- 91978
- 92003
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92059
- 92061
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92069
- 92070
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92086
- 92091
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92121
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
- 92140
- 92154
- 92173
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA started care on time for 82.8% of patients, against a California average of 95.4%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Health Plus Home Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Grandcare San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Mission Home Health of San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Vital Care Health Systems — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Danny's Home Health Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in San Diego County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA Medicare-certified?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA is certified by Medicare under provider number 057797 and has been since 1983. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego HHA provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
