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Ascend Hospice

650 E Hospitality Lane Suite 460, San Bernardino, CA 92408

For-Profit
21 Years Certified
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650 E Hospitality Lane Suite 460
San Bernardino, CA 92408

About Ascend Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in San Bernardino, CA, serving patients and families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2005, Ascend Hospice has provided 21 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

The hospice covers 62 ZIP codes across its service area.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 6 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.

When choosing hospice care in San Bernardino, 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 Since2005
CountySan Bernardino
Service Area62 ZIP codes
HCI Score6/10

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
99%

99% of caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Below Average
71%

71% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Average
75%

75% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, consistent with the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Average
75%

75% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
89%

89% of caregivers gave Ascend Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

6/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Ascend Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 6 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.

23.1% of Ascend Hospice'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

56.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

17.9

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

16.3%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

64%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

28.6%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

14.3%

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

14.3%

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

$7,944

Natl: $16,971

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Ascend Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Ascend Hospice?

Ascend 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 Ascend Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Ascend Hospice.

Where does Ascend Hospice provide care?

Care setting data is not currently available.

How large is Ascend Hospice?

Size information is not currently available for Ascend Hospice.

How many doctors are affiliated with Ascend Hospice?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Ascend Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·