About Fresno Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Fresno Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Fresno, CA, serving patients and families in Fresno County and the surrounding area.
Fresno Hospice serves an average of 106 patients per day, covering 52 ZIP codes across its service area. 69% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Fresno, 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
99.8%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
89.3%
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
99.1%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
94.1%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
95.3%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Fresno Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 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.
38.1% of Fresno 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
97.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
16.8
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
10.7%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
7.1%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
32.1%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
7.1%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
2.7%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$21,783
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Fresno Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (31%), followed by other conditions (21%), cancer (19%), stroke (11%), cardiovascular disease (10%), respiratory disease (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Fresno Hospice delivers 69% of its care in patients' homes, with 16% in assisted living settings, 15% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 106 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Fresno Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fresno Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Fresno Hospice?
Fresno 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 Fresno Hospice primarily treat?
Fresno Hospice's patient population includes dementia (31%), other conditions (21%), cancer (19%), stroke (11%), cardiovascular disease (10%), respiratory disease (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Fresno Hospice provide care?
Fresno Hospice provides care in patient's home (69%), assisted living (16%), skilled nursing (15%).
How large is Fresno Hospice?
Fresno Hospice serves an average of 106 patients per day and covers 52 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Fresno Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fresno Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·