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Better Choice Hospice Inc

2704 Mercantile Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
3 Patients/Day

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2704 Mercantile Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

About Better Choice Hospice Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Better Choice Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Rancho Cordova, CA, serving patients and families in Sacramento County and the surrounding area.

Better Choice Hospice Inc serves an average of 3 patients per day, covering 24 ZIP codes across its service area. 100% 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 Rancho Cordova, 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 Since2021
CountySacramento
Avg Daily Census3 patients
Service Area24 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Better Choice Hospice 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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

87.9%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

24.4

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

19.7%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

6.7%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

0%

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

1.2%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$10,925

Natl: $16,971

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Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Better Choice Hospice Inc delivers 100% 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

100%

Doctors at Better Choice Hospice Inc

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Better Choice Hospice Inc

What is the CMS rating for Better Choice Hospice Inc?

Better Choice Hospice 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 Better Choice Hospice Inc primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Better Choice Hospice Inc.

Where does Better Choice Hospice Inc provide care?

Better Choice Hospice Inc provides care in patient's home (100%).

How large is Better Choice Hospice Inc?

Better Choice Hospice Inc serves an average of 3 patients per day and covers 24 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Better Choice Hospice Inc?

2 physicians are affiliated with Better Choice Hospice Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·