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Life Hospice, Inc

5101 East La Palma Ave, Suite 100-p, Anaheim, CA 92807

For-Profit
7 Years Certified
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5101 East La Palma Ave, Suite 100-p
Anaheim, CA 92807

About Life Hospice, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Life Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Anaheim, CA, serving patients and families in Orange County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2019, Life Hospice, Inc has provided 7 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

The hospice covers 82 ZIP codes across its service area. 100% 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 Anaheim, 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 Since2019
CountyOrange
Service Area82 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

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

86.7%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

89.2%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Life Hospice, 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

68%

Natl: 89.5%

7th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.6

Natl: 13.4

31th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

10.8%

Natl: 9.2%

74th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

71.4%

Natl: 55.4%

76th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

19th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

81%

Natl: 40%

100th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

9.5%

Natl: 8%

62th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

4.8%

Natl: 2.3%

88th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.5%

Natl: 0.6%

83th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$27,699

Natl: $16,971

88th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Life Hospice, Inc delivers 100% of its care in patients' homes. 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.

Patient's Home

100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Life Hospice, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Life Hospice, Inc?

Life Hospice, 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 Life Hospice, Inc primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Life Hospice, Inc.

Where does Life Hospice, Inc provide care?

Life Hospice, Inc provides care in patient's home (100%).

How large is Life Hospice, Inc?

Size information is not currently available for Life Hospice, Inc.

How many doctors are affiliated with Life Hospice, Inc?

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

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·