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Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

17220 Newhope St Suite 124, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Other
10 Years Certified
114 Patients/Day

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17220 Newhope St Suite 124
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

About Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc is an hospice care provider in Fountain Valley, CA, serving patients and families in Orange County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc serves an average of 114 patients per day, covering 154 ZIP codes across its service area. 70% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc holds a 1-star CMS rating based on caregiver surveys. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 8 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Fountain Valley, 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 Rating1/5 Stars
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2016
CountyOrange
Avg Daily Census114 patients
Service Area154 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors8

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

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CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS, based on caregiver survey results. Families in Fountain Valley, CA considering this hospice should review the detailed survey results below and discuss quality measures with the care team.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
79%

79% 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

Below Average
75%

75% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Below Average
59%

59% 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

Below Average
63%

63% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
54%

54% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
60%

60% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

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

Below Average
56%

56% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
60%

60% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below the national average of 84%.

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

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

99.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

95.3%

Natl: 94.8%

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

99.5%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

89.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

93.8%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc'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.

21.1% of Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc'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

87.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

15.6

Natl: 13.4

80th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

10.2%

Natl: 9.2%

71th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

43.6%

Natl: 55.4%

38th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.1%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

50.8%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

6.1%

Natl: 8%

44th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2%

Natl: 2.3%

63th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

1.2%

Natl: 0.6%

91th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,919

Natl: $16,971

74th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (37%), followed by cardiovascular disease (25%), cancer (18%), other conditions (10%), respiratory disease (7%), stroke (5%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia37%
Cardiovascular Disease25%
Cancer18%
Other Conditions10%
Respiratory Disease7%
Stroke5%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc delivers 70% of its care in patients' homes, with 17% in skilled nursing settings, 12% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 114 patients per day.

Patient's Home

70%

Skilled Nursing

17%

Assisted Living

12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc

What is the CMS rating for Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc?

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc has a 1-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc primarily treat?

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc's patient population includes dementia (37%), cardiovascular disease (25%), cancer (18%), other conditions (10%), respiratory disease (7%), stroke (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc provide care?

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc provides care in patient's home (70%), skilled nursing (17%), assisted living (12%).

How large is Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc?

Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc serves an average of 114 patients per day and covers 154 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc?

8 physicians are affiliated with Compassionate Care Hospice, Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·