San Diego Senior AdvisorTopkare Hospice Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7071 Convoy Court, Suite 101 in San Diego, CA 92111. It has been certified since 2020. It cares for about 41 patients on an average day, making it a small 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 gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Topkare Hospice Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Topkare Hospice Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 7071 Convoy Court, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111 |
| Phone | (714) 837-0003 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | A11568 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/15/2020 |
How does Topkare Hospice Inc. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Topkare Hospice Inc. 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Topkare Hospice Inc. | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 75.8% | 58.9% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.1% | 5.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 36.4% | 42.7% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 12.1% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.7 min | 30.4 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 11.1% | 13.7% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 88.8% | 83.6% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 83.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (California average 93.4%) and 46.1% 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 Topkare Hospice Inc.?
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Topkare Hospice Inc.; the California average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Topkare Hospice Inc. | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 73% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 87% | 80% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 93% | 82% | 85% | Better |
Where does Topkare Hospice Inc. deliver care, and to whom?
66% of topkare hospice inc.'s care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (41%). 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 | 66% |
| At home | 34% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 41% |
| Dementia | 32% |
| Cancer | 10% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which San Diego-area ZIP codes does Topkare Hospice Inc. serve?
Topkare Hospice Inc. tells Medicare it serves 61 ZIP codes in San Diego County.
- 91901
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91914
- 91941
- 91942
- 91977
- 91978
- 92008
- 92009
- 92011
- 92014
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92024
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92028
- 92029
- 92037
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92067
- 92071
- 92075
- 92078
- 92081
- 92082
- 92091
- 92101
- 92103
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92116
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92121
- 92122
- 92123
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92130
- 92131
- 92154
What should you ask Topkare Hospice Inc. before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
75.8% of Topkare Hospice Inc.'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
9.1% 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 a crisis at home is handled
12.1% 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 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.
Which other hospices serve San Diego, CA?
- Calstro Hospice San Diego — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Radiant Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Seaport Hospice — 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 Topkare Hospice Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Topkare Hospice Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number A11568 and has been since 2020.
What is Topkare Hospice Inc.'s Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The California average is 8.3.
How large is Topkare Hospice Inc.?
It cares for about 41 patients on an average day.
