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Hospice Care

Bear Valley Hospice Llc

909 W Big Bear Blvd, Po Box 140, Big Bear City, CA 92314

For-Profit
11 Years Certified
10 Patients/Day

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909 W Big Bear Blvd, Po Box 140
Big Bear City, CA 92314

About Bear Valley Hospice Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Bear Valley Hospice Llc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Big Bear City, CA, serving patients and families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2015, Bear Valley Hospice Llc has provided 11 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Bear Valley Hospice Llc serves an average of 10 patients per day. 93% 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 Big Bear City, 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
CountySan Bernardino
Avg Daily Census10 patients
Service Area7 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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Bear Valley Hospice Llc'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.

96.8% of Bear Valley Hospice Llc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

100%

Natl: 89.5%

100th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

14.6

Natl: 13.4

73th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

12.9%

Natl: 9.2%

83th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

57.1%

Natl: 55.4%

56th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

9.5%

Natl: 7.2%

71th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

52.4%

Natl: 40%

86th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

4.8%

Natl: 8%

37th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$20,001

Natl: $16,971

61th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Bear Valley Hospice Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (30%), followed by stroke (21%), dementia (19%).

Cancer30%
Stroke21%
Dementia19%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Bear Valley Hospice Llc delivers 93% of its care in patients' homes, with 7% in skilled nursing 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 10 patients per day.

Patient's Home

93%

Skilled Nursing

7%

Doctors at Bear Valley Hospice Llc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Bear Valley Hospice Llc

What is the CMS rating for Bear Valley Hospice Llc?

Bear Valley Hospice Llc 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 Bear Valley Hospice Llc primarily treat?

Bear Valley Hospice Llc's patient population includes cancer (30%), stroke (21%), dementia (19%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Bear Valley Hospice Llc provide care?

Bear Valley Hospice Llc provides care in patient's home (93%), skilled nursing (7%).

How large is Bear Valley Hospice Llc?

Bear Valley Hospice Llc serves an average of 10 patients per day and covers 7 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Bear Valley Hospice Llc?

1 physicians are affiliated with Bear Valley Hospice Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·