COMFORT AND PEACE HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3944 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE C100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 5, 2019
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
6
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what COMFORT AND PEACE HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how COMFORT AND PEACE HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
13.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 67th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
236
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day13.9 min
Ranks better than about 67% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.5%
Ranks better than about 66% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life96.9%
Ranks better than about 78% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits52.4%
Ranks better than about 50% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care6.8%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months45.3%
Ranks better than about 27% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care8.9%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.6%
Ranks better than about 42% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$21,771 · 69th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 23.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment84.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment92.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids67.9%
- Visits in the last days of life23.7%
- All care steps completed89.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia49%
- Heart and circulatory disease12%
- Lung and respiratory disease3%
- Stroke4%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Comfort and Peace Hospice
Comfort and Peace Hospice serves families in San Diego, California. They provide end of life support for people needing medical care at home. The agency has been certified by Medicare since May 2019. They hold accreditation from the Joint Commission, which shows they meet high standards for patient safety and care quality. This team works to support patients and their loved ones during a difficult time.
Provider Background
This is a for-profit hospice agency operating as a freestanding provider. The Joint Commission accreditation is a big sign of quality because independent experts review their work regularly. These experts look at how the agency handles medicine, safety, and staff training. It means the agency does not just say they provide good care, but they prove it to outside auditors. Families should know that this agency is a small team with six total employees. This includes two registered nurses, one physician, and one volunteer. Because the team is small, patients often see the same faces during their visits. That can help build a sense of familiarity for the patient. You can see their official Medicare quality ratings on this page. These scores help you understand how they perform compared to other hospice providers across the country.
What Is Hospice Care Like in SAN DIEGO?
Hospice care in San Diego focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. The team comes to your home, a nursing facility, or a care center to help manage pain and other symptoms. You get a dedicated group of professionals who visit on a regular schedule. At Comfort and Peace Hospice, the team includes two registered nurses and a doctor. They also have a volunteer who can provide extra companionship for the patient. A nurse will check on the patient, adjust their comfort medicine, and talk with the family about what to expect next. The physician oversees the medical plan to make sure it matches the patient goals. Having a small, focused team means the care is very personal. The main goal is to keep the patient calm and comfortable in their own space.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have the right to ask questions before you pick a hospice agency. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if there is an emergency at night. Ask how they handle pain management and if they have a doctor available to talk to your own primary care physician. It is also smart to ask what the volunteer does during their visits. You should know if the agency provides equipment like beds or oxygen at no extra cost to you. Ask them how they help family caregivers learn to provide basic support between nurse visits. These simple questions will give you a better idea of how the team works. Take your time to get clear answers that make sense for your specific situation.
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