About Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Thousand Oaks, CA, serving patients and families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 35 patients per day, covering 25 ZIP codes across its service area. 71% 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 Thousand Oaks, 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
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
67.3%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
98.7%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
95.5%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
83.5%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc'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.
9.1% of Bella Vista Hospice 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
81.3%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
8.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
10.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
80.3%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
43.6%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
3.6%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.3%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$27,320
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (33%), followed by cardiovascular disease (28%), cancer (17%), respiratory disease (11%), other conditions (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc delivers 71% of its care in patients' homes, with 21% in assisted living settings, 8% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 35 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc
What is the CMS rating for Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc?
Bella Vista Hospice 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 Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc primarily treat?
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc's patient population includes dementia (33%), cardiovascular disease (28%), cancer (17%), respiratory disease (11%), other conditions (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc provide care?
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc provides care in patient's home (71%), assisted living (21%), skilled nursing (8%).
How large is Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc?
Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 35 patients per day and covers 25 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc?
2 physicians are affiliated with Bella Vista Hospice Care Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·