Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice in San Diego, California

Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice is a medicare-certified hospice facility in San Diego, California. It is a non-profit hospice and this hospice is a Part of a hospital. It is located at 10992 San Diego Mission Road Building 2 Suite 3401 in San Diego, California. You can reach out to the office of Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice via phone at (619) 641-4100.

Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice is first approved in December, 1986 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 051522. San Francisco is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
10992 San Diego Mission Road Building 2 Suite 3401, San Diego, CA, 92108
(619) 641-4100

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Hospice Profile

NameKaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
Location10992 San Diego Mission Road Building 2 Suite 3401, San Diego, California
Hospice ID051522
CategoryPart of a hospital
Ownership TypeVoluntary Non-profit - Other
Profit TypeNON-PROFIT
Accreditation ProviderThe Joint Commission (TJC)
SSA county code470

News Archive

Compound found in beet extract could help slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, a process that is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say this discovery could lead to the development of drugs that could alleviate some of the long-term effects of the disease, the world's leading cause of dementia.

Vermont announces free or discounted nicotine patches and gum

Free or discounted nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) - nicotine patches and gum - will be provided for a limited time to all adult Vermonters who want to quit smoking cigarettes, thanks to a significant expansion of the Vermont Department of Health's NRT program announced.

Radiotherapy combined with breast-conserving surgery reduces risk of local recurrence in women DCIS

Results of EORTC trial 10853 appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that breast conserving treatment combined with radiotherapy reduces the risk of local recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb receive EC approval for ELIQUIS to prevent NVAF-related stroke

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1285789099
Organization NameKaiser Foundation Hospitals
Address10992 San Diego Mission Rd San Diego, California, 92108
Phone Number(619)641-4100

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Compound found in beet extract could help slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

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Vermont announces free or discounted nicotine patches and gum

Free or discounted nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) - nicotine patches and gum - will be provided for a limited time to all adult Vermonters who want to quit smoking cigarettes, thanks to a significant expansion of the Vermont Department of Health's NRT program announced.

Radiotherapy combined with breast-conserving surgery reduces risk of local recurrence in women DCIS

Results of EORTC trial 10853 appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that breast conserving treatment combined with radiotherapy reduces the risk of local recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

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Quality of Patient Care at Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care99.998.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care98.193.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care97.493.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem80.877.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care97.297.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath97.194.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation98.693.3

News Archive

Compound found in beet extract could help slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, a process that is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say this discovery could lead to the development of drugs that could alleviate some of the long-term effects of the disease, the world's leading cause of dementia.

Vermont announces free or discounted nicotine patches and gum

Free or discounted nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) - nicotine patches and gum - will be provided for a limited time to all adult Vermonters who want to quit smoking cigarettes, thanks to a significant expansion of the Vermont Department of Health's NRT program announced.

Radiotherapy combined with breast-conserving surgery reduces risk of local recurrence in women DCIS

Results of EORTC trial 10853 appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that breast conserving treatment combined with radiotherapy reduces the risk of local recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb receive EC approval for ELIQUIS to prevent NVAF-related stroke

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer announced today that the European Commission has approved ELIQUIS (apixaban) for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) with one or more risk factors.

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Services Provided by Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice below:
  • By staff
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physician Service
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Pathology

  • Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care

    Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

    Number of full time equivalent employees at Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
    Counselors1
    Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses1.8
    Medical Social Workers 6.4
    Physicians3.5
    Registered Nurses23.1
    Other Personnel4
    Total Employees39.8

    News Archive

    Compound found in beet extract could help slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

    A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, a process that is associated with Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say this discovery could lead to the development of drugs that could alleviate some of the long-term effects of the disease, the world's leading cause of dementia.

    Vermont announces free or discounted nicotine patches and gum

    Free or discounted nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) - nicotine patches and gum - will be provided for a limited time to all adult Vermonters who want to quit smoking cigarettes, thanks to a significant expansion of the Vermont Department of Health's NRT program announced.

    Radiotherapy combined with breast-conserving surgery reduces risk of local recurrence in women DCIS

    Results of EORTC trial 10853 appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that breast conserving treatment combined with radiotherapy reduces the risk of local recurrence in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

    Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb receive EC approval for ELIQUIS to prevent NVAF-related stroke

    Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer announced today that the European Commission has approved ELIQUIS (apixaban) for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) with one or more risk factors.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 6 days ago

    Certification Details for Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice:

    • March, 2018 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
    • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
    • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
    • Mutual Of Omaha is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
    • Number assigned to the hospice by the state Medicaid agency for external control or billing purposes is 051522.
    • Current status is Active Provider.
    • Reason of certification is Recertification.
    • End of fiscal year is on 31, December.
    • Related Provider Number is 057797.

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    Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice
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    Phone: (619) 641-4100
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    Medicare Hospice Care

    What is Hospice Care?
    Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

    How long can one get medicare hospice care?
    Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
    • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
    • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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