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Paramount Hospice

11838 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 260b, San Diego, CA 92128

Other
10 Years Certified
48 Patients/Day

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11838 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 260b
San Diego, CA 92128

About Paramount Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Paramount Hospice is an hospice care provider in San Diego, CA, serving patients and families in San Diego County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Paramount Hospice has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Paramount Hospice serves an average of 48 patients per day, covering 80 ZIP codes across its service area. 12% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in San Diego, 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
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2016
CountySan Diego
Avg Daily Census48 patients
Service Area80 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

99.4%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

99.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.8%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

98.9%

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

95.1%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Paramount 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.

31.4% of Paramount 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

90.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

14.1

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.2%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

17.9%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

5.1%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

34.2%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

7.6%

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

$21,934

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Paramount Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (34%), followed by cardiovascular disease (25%), other conditions (17%), stroke (10%), cancer (7%), respiratory disease (7%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia34%
Cardiovascular Disease25%
Other Conditions17%
Stroke10%
Cancer7%
Respiratory Disease7%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Paramount Hospice delivers 12% of its care in patients' homes, with 65% in assisted living settings, 23% 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 48 patients per day.

Assisted Living

65%

Skilled Nursing

23%

Patient's Home

12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Paramount Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Paramount Hospice?

Paramount 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 Paramount Hospice primarily treat?

Paramount Hospice's patient population includes dementia (34%), cardiovascular disease (25%), other conditions (17%), stroke (10%), cancer (7%), respiratory disease (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Paramount Hospice provide care?

Paramount Hospice provides care in assisted living (65%), skilled nursing (23%), patient's home (12%).

How large is Paramount Hospice?

Paramount Hospice serves an average of 48 patients per day and covers 80 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Paramount Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Paramount Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·