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Melody Care Hospice

600 N Mountain Avenue, Suite A106, Upland, CA 91786

For-Profit
4 Years Certified
11 Patients/Day

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600 N Mountain Avenue, Suite A106
Upland, CA 91786

About Melody Care Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Melody Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Upland, CA, serving patients and families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area.

Melody Care Hospice serves an average of 11 patients per day, covering 20 ZIP codes across its service area. 78% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Upland, 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 Since2022
CountySan Bernardino
Avg Daily Census11 patients
Service Area20 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
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

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

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Melody Care 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.

20.8% of Melody Care 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

100%

Natl: 89.5%

100th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

18.1

Natl: 13.4

91th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.1%

Natl: 9.2%

40th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

13.5%

Natl: 55.4%

7th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

10%

Natl: 7.2%

74th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

30%

Natl: 40%

31th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

10%

Natl: 8%

65th 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%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$25,952

Natl: $16,971

84th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Melody Care Hospice delivers 78% of its care in patients' homes, with 22% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 11 patients per day.

Patient's Home

78%

Assisted Living

22%

Doctors at Melody Care Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Melody Care Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Melody Care Hospice?

Melody Care 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 Melody Care Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Melody Care Hospice.

Where does Melody Care Hospice provide care?

Melody Care Hospice provides care in patient's home (78%), assisted living (22%).

How large is Melody Care Hospice?

Melody Care Hospice serves an average of 11 patients per day and covers 20 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Melody Care Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Melody Care Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·