San Diego Senior AdvisorHospice by the Sea is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 777 S Highway 101 Suite 105 in Solana Beach, CA 92075. It has been certified since 1994. It cares for about 34 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 6 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the California average is 8.3. The index flags 5 areas where it is worse than the California average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Hospice by the Sea's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Hospice by the Sea |
|---|---|
| Address | 777 S Highway 101 Suite 105, Solana Beach, CA 92075 |
| Phone | (858) 794-0195 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 051647 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/03/1994 |
How does Hospice by the Sea score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Hospice by the Sea scores 6 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 0 of the indicators below and worse on 5.
| Indicator | Hospice by the Sea | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 94.6% | 58.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 57.1% | 42.7% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 8 min | 30.4 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 2.3% | 13.7% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 72.5% | 83.6% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 87.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (California average 93.4%) and 11.1% 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 Hospice by the Sea?
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice by the Sea; the California average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Hospice by the Sea | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 79% | 73% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 85% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 80% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 83% | 82% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Hospice by the Sea deliver care, and to whom?
49% of hospice by the sea's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (32%). 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 49% |
| In assisted living | 37% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 14% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 32% |
| Cancer | 22% |
| Dementia | 16% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Stroke | 12% |
Which San Diego-area ZIP codes does Hospice by the Sea serve?
Hospice by the Sea tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91910
- 91913
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92014
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92061
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92083
- 92084
- 92101
- 92103
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92120
- 92122
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
What should you ask Hospice by the Sea before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
94.6% of Hospice by the Sea's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 58.9% across California. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
57.1% 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 long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 8 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 what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
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 Hospice by the Sea Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice by the Sea is certified by Medicare under provider number 051647 and has been since 1994.
What is Hospice by the Sea's Hospice Care Index score?
6 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The California average is 8.3.
How large is Hospice by the Sea?
It cares for about 34 patients on an average day.
