About Better Days Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Better Days Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Encino, CA, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area.
Better Days Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day, covering 36 ZIP codes across its service area. 52% 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.
When choosing hospice care in Encino, 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
98.1%
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
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Better Days Hospice'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
81.8%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
351
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
32.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
42.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
38.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
7.7%
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
0.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$17,179
Natl: $16,971
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Better Days Hospice delivers 52% of its care in patients' homes, with 46% in skilled nursing settings, 2% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Better Days Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Better Days Hospice?
Better Days 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 Better Days Hospice primarily treat?
Patient population data is not currently available for Better Days Hospice.
Where does Better Days Hospice provide care?
Better Days Hospice provides care in patient's home (52%), skilled nursing (46%), assisted living (2%).
How large is Better Days Hospice?
Better Days Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day and covers 36 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Better Days Hospice?
Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Better Days Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·