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Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

16486 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 348, San Diego, CA 92128

For-Profit
13 Years Certified
3 Patients/Day

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16486 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 348
San Diego, CA 92128

About Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in San Diego, CA, serving patients and families in San Diego County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2013, Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc has provided 13 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc serves an average of 3 patients per day, covering 58 ZIP codes across its service area. 99% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in San Diego, 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 Since2013
CountySan Diego
Avg Daily Census3 patients
Service Area58 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

10.0% of Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

84.6%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.8

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

45.5%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

20%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

30%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$13,856

Natl: $16,971

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Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc delivers 99% of its care in patients' homes. 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 3 patients per day.

Patient's Home

99%

Doctors at Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

What is the CMS rating for Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc?

Ardent Hospice & Palliative 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 Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.

Where does Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc provide care?

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc provides care in patient's home (99%).

How large is Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc?

Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc serves an average of 3 patients per day and covers 58 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc?

1 physicians are affiliated with Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·