San Diego Senior AdvisorCalstro Hospice San Diego is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4849 Ronson Ct. Suite 204 in San Diego, CA 92111. It has been certified since 2019. It cares for about 65 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the California average is 8.3. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the California average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Calstro Hospice San Diego's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Calstro Hospice San Diego |
|---|---|
| Address | 4849 Ronson Ct. Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92111 |
| Phone | (760) 487-5595 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | A01630 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/19/2019 |
How does Calstro Hospice San Diego score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Calstro Hospice San Diego scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the California average it is better on 1 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Calstro Hospice San Diego | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 58.4% | 58.9% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 49.4% | 42.7% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 10.3% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.3 min | 30.4 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.3% | 13.7% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.1% | 83.6% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 91.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (California average 93.4%) and 16% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (California average 20.4%).
What do families say about Calstro Hospice San Diego?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Calstro Hospice San Diego; the California average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Calstro Hospice San Diego | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 79% | 73% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 80% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 86% | 82% | 85% | Better |
Where does Calstro Hospice San Diego deliver care, and to whom?
79% of calstro hospice san diego's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (51%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 79% |
| At home | 11% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 8% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 51% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Other conditions | 10% |
| Stroke | 9% |
| Cancer | 7% |
Which San Diego-area ZIP codes does Calstro Hospice San Diego serve?
Calstro Hospice San Diego tells Medicare it serves 65 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91932
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92011
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92084
- 92091
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92119
- 92120
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92129
- 92130
- 92139
- 92154
- 92173
What should you ask Calstro Hospice San Diego before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
49.4% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (California average 42.7%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
10.3% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (California average 6.5%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 15.3 minutes per routine care day, against 30.4 minutes across California. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve San Diego, CA?
- Radiant Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Seaport Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Topkare Hospice Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Art of Hospice Care, Inc — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Advantage Health Systems — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in San Diego County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Calstro Hospice San Diego Medicare-certified?
Yes. Calstro Hospice San Diego is certified by Medicare under provider number A01630 and has been since 2019.
What is Calstro Hospice San Diego's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The California average is 8.3.
How large is Calstro Hospice San Diego?
It cares for about 65 patients on an average day.
