About Neighbor Care Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Neighbor Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Thousand Oaks, CA, serving patients and families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2017, Neighbor Care Hospice has provided 9 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Neighbor Care Hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day, covering 35 ZIP codes across its service area. 46% 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. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Thousand Oaks, 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
98.8%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
98.8%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
97.7%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
93.7%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
98.8%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
93.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Neighbor Care 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.
28.8% of Neighbor 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
98.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
19.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
13.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
14.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
1.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
66.2%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
2.8%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$24,282
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Neighbor Care Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (40%), followed by other conditions (17%), cancer (15%), cardiovascular disease (13%), stroke (10%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Neighbor Care Hospice delivers 46% of its care in patients' homes, with 52% in assisted living settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Neighbor Care Hospice
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Neighbor Care Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Neighbor Care Hospice?
Neighbor 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 Neighbor Care Hospice primarily treat?
Neighbor Care Hospice's patient population includes dementia (40%), other conditions (17%), cancer (15%), cardiovascular disease (13%), stroke (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Neighbor Care Hospice provide care?
Neighbor Care Hospice provides care in assisted living (52%), patient's home (46%), skilled nursing (2%).
How large is Neighbor Care Hospice?
Neighbor Care Hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day and covers 35 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Neighbor Care Hospice?
3 physicians are affiliated with Neighbor Care Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·