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Essentials Hospice

24301 Southland Dr, Hayward, CA 94545

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
4 Patients/Day

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24301 Southland Dr
Hayward, CA 94545

About Essentials Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Essentials Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Hayward, CA, serving patients and families in Alameda County and the surrounding area.

Essentials Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day, covering 19 ZIP codes across its service area. 95% 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 7 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Hayward, 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
CountyAlameda
Avg Daily Census4 patients
Service Area19 ZIP codes
HCI Score7/10
Affiliated Doctors1

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

95.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

95.2%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

7/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Essentials Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 7 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

23.8% of Essentials 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

66.7%

Natl: 89.5%

7th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

11.3

Natl: 13.4

39th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

23%

Natl: 9.2%

97th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

85.7%

Natl: 55.4%

92th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.3%

Natl: 7.2%

50th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

68.8%

Natl: 40%

97th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

19th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.8%

Natl: 0.6%

88th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,591

Natl: $16,971

73th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Essentials Hospice delivers 95% of its care in patients' homes, with 5% in assisted living 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 4 patients per day.

Patient's Home

95%

Assisted Living

5%

Doctors at Essentials Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Essentials Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Essentials Hospice?

Essentials 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 Essentials Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Essentials Hospice.

Where does Essentials Hospice provide care?

Essentials Hospice provides care in patient's home (95%), assisted living (5%).

How large is Essentials Hospice?

Essentials Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day and covers 19 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Essentials Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Essentials Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·