San Diego Senior AdvisorTogether Hospice Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7771 University Avenue in La Mesa, CA 91942. It has been certified since 2014. It cares for about 86 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. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the California average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Together Hospice Care LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Together Hospice Care LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 7771 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 |
| Phone | (760) 743-3055 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 751563 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/12/2014 |
How does Together Hospice Care LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Together Hospice Care LLC 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Together Hospice Care LLC | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 63.1% | 58.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 13.5% | 5.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 1.4% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.3 min | 30.4 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.4% | 13.7% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.9% | 83.6% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 91.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (California average 93.4%) and 53.8% 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 Together Hospice Care LLC?
98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Together Hospice Care LLC; the California average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Together Hospice Care LLC | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 97% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 98% | 73% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 99% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 98% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 97% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 96% | 80% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 98% | 82% | 85% | Better |
Where does Together Hospice Care LLC deliver care, and to whom?
94% of together hospice care llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (34%). 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 | 94% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 4% |
| In assisted living | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 34% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Cancer | 17% |
| Stroke | 15% |
| Other conditions | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which San Diego-area ZIP codes does Together Hospice Care LLC serve?
Together Hospice Care LLC tells Medicare it serves 75 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91905
- 91906
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91915
- 91932
- 91935
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91963
- 91977
- 91978
- 92003
- 92007
- 92009
- 92011
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92036
- 92037
- 92040
- 92056
- 92057
- 92064
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92084
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
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- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
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- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92131
- 92139
- 92154
- 92173
What should you ask Together Hospice Care LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
63.1% of Together Hospice Care LLC'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 what happens in the first week
13.5% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (California average 5.4%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 11.3 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 La Mesa, CA?
- Anc Corporation — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Together Hospice Care LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Together Hospice Care LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 751563 and has been since 2014.
What is Together Hospice Care LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The California average is 8.3.
How large is Together Hospice Care LLC?
It cares for about 86 patients on an average day.
