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Hospice Care

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care

5946 Priestly Drive, Suite 102a, Carlsbad, CA 92008

For-Profit
9 Years Certified
33 Patients/Day

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5946 Priestly Drive, Suite 102a
Carlsbad, CA 92008

About Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Carlsbad, CA, serving patients and families in San Diego County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2017, Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care has provided 9 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care serves an average of 33 patients per day, covering 78 ZIP codes across its service area. 59% 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 Carlsbad, 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 Since2017
CountySan Diego
Avg Daily Census33 patients
Service Area78 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

98.6%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.6%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

98.1%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.6%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

98.6%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

95.0%

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

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care'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.

45.2% of Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

94.4%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

16.9

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

56.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

42.9%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

10.2%

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%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,987

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (30%), followed by other conditions (20%), cancer (19%), cardiovascular disease (18%), stroke (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia30%
Other Conditions20%
Cancer19%
Cardiovascular Disease18%
Stroke9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care delivers 59% of its care in patients' homes, with 36% in assisted living settings, 4% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 33 patients per day.

Patient's Home

59%

Assisted Living

36%

Skilled Nursing

4%

Doctors at Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care

What is the CMS rating for Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care?

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care 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 Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care primarily treat?

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care's patient population includes dementia (30%), other conditions (20%), cancer (19%), cardiovascular disease (18%), stroke (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care provide care?

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care provides care in patient's home (59%), assisted living (36%), skilled nursing (4%).

How large is Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care?

Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care serves an average of 33 patients per day and covers 78 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care?

1 physicians are affiliated with Pacific Point Hospice & Palliative Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·