About Ridgecrest Regional Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice is an hospice care provider in Ridgecrest, CA, serving patients and families in Kern County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2011, Ridgecrest Regional Hospice has provided 15 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 7 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.
When choosing hospice care in Ridgecrest, 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
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Ridgecrest Regional Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 7 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.
73.9% of Ridgecrest Regional Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
92.6%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
18.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
3.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
9.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
0%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
25%
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%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$7,898
Natl: $16,971
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Ridgecrest Regional Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Ridgecrest Regional Hospice?
Ridgecrest Regional 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 Ridgecrest Regional Hospice primarily treat?
Patient population data is not currently available for Ridgecrest Regional Hospice.
Where does Ridgecrest Regional Hospice provide care?
Care setting data is not currently available.
How large is Ridgecrest Regional Hospice?
Size information is not currently available for Ridgecrest Regional Hospice.
How many doctors are affiliated with Ridgecrest Regional Hospice?
Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Ridgecrest Regional Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·