About Santa Maria Hospice, Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Santa Maria, CA, serving patients and families in Santa Barbara County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Santa Maria Hospice, Inc has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc serves an average of 12 patients per day. 77% 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 6 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Santa Maria, 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
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
88.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
78.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 6 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.
20.5% of Santa Maria Hospice, Inc'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
65.5%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
9.4
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
84%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
10%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
30%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
10%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
10%
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
$19,722
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (42%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 21% in skilled nursing settings, 2% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 12 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Santa Maria Hospice, Inc
What is the CMS rating for Santa Maria Hospice, Inc?
Santa Maria Hospice, 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 Santa Maria Hospice, Inc primarily treat?
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc's patient population includes other conditions (42%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Santa Maria Hospice, Inc provide care?
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc provides care in patient's home (77%), skilled nursing (21%), assisted living (2%).
How large is Santa Maria Hospice, Inc?
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc serves an average of 12 patients per day and covers 8 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Santa Maria Hospice, Inc?
1 physicians are affiliated with Santa Maria Hospice, Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·