About Alameda Care Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Alameda Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Alameda, CA, serving patients and families in Alameda County and the surrounding area.
Alameda Care Hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day, covering 54 ZIP codes across its service area. 98% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Alameda, 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
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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
99.6%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
98.6%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
97.8%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
97.2%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
97.7%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
93.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Alameda Care Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.
44.8% of Alameda Care Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
92.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
20.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
21.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
10.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
41.4%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
3.4%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$17,686
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Alameda Care Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with stroke (42%), followed by cancer (20%), dementia (15%), cardiovascular disease (11%), other conditions (9%), respiratory disease (5%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Alameda Care Hospice delivers 98% of its care in patients' homes, with 2% in assisted living settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Doctors at Alameda Care Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Alameda Care Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Alameda Care Hospice?
Alameda Care Hospice 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 Alameda Care Hospice primarily treat?
Alameda Care Hospice's patient population includes stroke (42%), cancer (20%), dementia (15%), cardiovascular disease (11%), other conditions (9%), respiratory disease (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Alameda Care Hospice provide care?
Alameda Care Hospice provides care in patient's home (98%), assisted living (2%).
How large is Alameda Care Hospice?
Alameda Care Hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day and covers 54 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Alameda Care Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Alameda Care Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·