About Essence Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Essence Hospice is an hospice care provider in Irvine, CA, serving patients and families in Orange County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Essence Hospice has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Essence Hospice serves an average of 68 patients per day, covering 96 ZIP codes across its service area. 88% 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 Irvine, 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
98.0%
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
98.4%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
50.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
91.1%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Essence 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.
22.9% of Essence Hospice'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
97.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
15
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
4.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
59%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
4.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
40.4%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
7.9%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0.9%
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
$26,997
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Essence Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (31%), followed by dementia (23%), cardiovascular disease (21%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (10%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Essence Hospice delivers 88% of its care in patients' homes, with 11% in assisted living settings, 1% 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 68 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Essence Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Essence Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Essence Hospice?
Essence 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 Essence Hospice primarily treat?
Essence Hospice's patient population includes cancer (31%), dementia (23%), cardiovascular disease (21%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Essence Hospice provide care?
Essence Hospice provides care in patient's home (88%), assisted living (11%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is Essence Hospice?
Essence Hospice serves an average of 68 patients per day and covers 96 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Essence Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Essence Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·