About Ardent Hospice Services, Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Hayward, CA, serving patients and families in Alameda County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Ardent Hospice Services, Inc has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc serves an average of 33 patients per day, covering 57 ZIP codes across its service area. 33% 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 Hayward, 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
99.2%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
98.4%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
97.5%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
97.8%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
95.9%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
97.1%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
93.4%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Ardent Hospice Services, 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.
24.4% of Ardent Hospice Services, 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
88.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
16.7
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
13.1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
35%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
1.9%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
45.3%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
9.4%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
1.9%
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
$30,599
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (41%), followed by other conditions (28%), cancer (16%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc delivers 33% of its care in patients' homes, with 49% in skilled nursing settings, 18% in assisted living settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 33 patients per day.
Skilled Nursing
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Doctors at Ardent Hospice Services, Inc
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Ardent Hospice Services, Inc
What is the CMS rating for Ardent Hospice Services, Inc?
Ardent Hospice Services, 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 Services, Inc primarily treat?
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc's patient population includes dementia (41%), other conditions (28%), cancer (16%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Ardent Hospice Services, Inc provide care?
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc provides care in skilled nursing (49%), patient's home (33%), assisted living (18%).
How large is Ardent Hospice Services, Inc?
Ardent Hospice Services, Inc serves an average of 33 patients per day and covers 57 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Ardent Hospice Services, Inc?
1 physicians are affiliated with Ardent Hospice Services, Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·