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A-1 Hospice Care Inc

217 E Alameda Avenue Suite 306, Burbank, CA 91502

For-Profit
11 Years Certified
5 Patients/Day

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217 E Alameda Avenue Suite 306
Burbank, CA 91502

About A-1 Hospice Care Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

A-1 Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Burbank, CA, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2015, A-1 Hospice Care Inc has provided 11 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

A-1 Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 5 patients per day, covering 47 ZIP codes across its service area. 57% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Burbank, CA, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2015
CountyLos Angeles
Avg Daily Census5 patients
Service Area47 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

91.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

87.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

A-1 Hospice Care Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

95%

Natl: 89.5%

61th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

11.8

Natl: 13.4

45th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

15.8%

Natl: 9.2%

89th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

56.3%

Natl: 55.4%

55th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

3.6%

Natl: 7.2%

30th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

64.3%

Natl: 40%

96th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

7.1%

Natl: 8%

50th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.6%

Natl: 2.3%

81th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.5%

Natl: 0.6%

83th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$21,092

Natl: $16,971

66th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

A-1 Hospice Care Inc delivers 57% of its care in patients' homes, with 43% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 5 patients per day.

Patient's Home

57%

Assisted Living

43%

Doctors at A-1 Hospice Care Inc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About A-1 Hospice Care Inc

What is the CMS rating for A-1 Hospice Care Inc?

A-1 Hospice Care Inc does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does A-1 Hospice Care Inc primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for A-1 Hospice Care Inc.

Where does A-1 Hospice Care Inc provide care?

A-1 Hospice Care Inc provides care in patient's home (57%), assisted living (43%).

How large is A-1 Hospice Care Inc?

A-1 Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 5 patients per day and covers 47 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with A-1 Hospice Care Inc?

1 physicians are affiliated with A-1 Hospice Care Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·