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Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc

2600 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214

4 Years Certified
14 Patients/Day

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2600 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214

About Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc is an hospice care provider in La Crescenta, CA.

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc serves an average of 14 patients per day, covering 13 ZIP codes across its service area. 97% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.

When choosing hospice care in La Crescenta, 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
Certified Since2022
Avg Daily Census14 patients
Service Area13 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10

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

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

91.3%

Natl: 94.8%

Below 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

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

92.6%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

75%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

7.4

Natl: 13.4

6th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

20.1%

Natl: 9.2%

95th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

75.5%

Natl: 55.4%

82th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.6%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

38.5%

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

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$20,528

Natl: $16,971

63th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (64%). Heart failure is one of the leading diagnoses for hospice admission nationwide, and a high proportion of cardiac patients is typical of most hospice programs.

Cardiovascular Disease64%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc delivers 97% of its care in patients' homes, with 3% 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 14 patients per day.

Patient's Home

97%

Skilled Nursing

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc?

Flintridge Hospice Care, 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 Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc primarily treat?

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (64%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc provide care?

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc provides care in patient's home (97%), skilled nursing (3%).

How large is Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc?

Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc serves an average of 14 patients per day and covers 13 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Flintridge Hospice Care, Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·