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Metro Medical Services, Inc

9420 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite 207, Chatsworth, CA 91311

For-Profit
10 Years Certified
7 Patients/Day

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9420 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite 207
Chatsworth, CA 91311

About Metro Medical Services, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Metro Medical Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Chatsworth, CA, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Metro Medical Services, Inc has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Metro Medical Services, Inc serves an average of 7 patients per day, covering 31 ZIP codes across its service area. 55% 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.

When choosing hospice care in Chatsworth, 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 Since2016
CountyLos Angeles
Avg Daily Census7 patients
Service Area31 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Metro Medical Services, Inc'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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

91.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

19.4

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

9.8%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

20%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

70%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

10%

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

0.3%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,470

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Metro Medical Services, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (52%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia52%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Metro Medical Services, Inc delivers 55% of its care in patients' homes, with 42% in assisted living settings, 3% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day.

Patient's Home

55%

Assisted Living

42%

Skilled Nursing

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Metro Medical Services, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Metro Medical Services, Inc?

Metro Medical Services, 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 Metro Medical Services, Inc primarily treat?

Metro Medical Services, Inc's patient population includes dementia (52%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Metro Medical Services, Inc provide care?

Metro Medical Services, Inc provides care in patient's home (55%), assisted living (42%), skilled nursing (3%).

How large is Metro Medical Services, Inc?

Metro Medical Services, Inc serves an average of 7 patients per day and covers 31 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Metro Medical Services, Inc?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Metro Medical Services, Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·