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St Bernardine Hospice Care

18064 Wika Road Suite 202, Apple Valley, CA 92307

For-Profit
12 Years Certified
7 Patients/Day

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18064 Wika Road Suite 202
Apple Valley, CA 92307

About St Bernardine Hospice Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

St Bernardine Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Apple Valley, CA, serving patients and families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2014, St Bernardine Hospice Care has provided 12 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

St Bernardine Hospice Care serves an average of 7 patients per day, covering 17 ZIP codes across its service area. 94% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Apple Valley, 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 Since2014
CountySan Bernardino
Avg Daily Census7 patients
Service Area17 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

97.9%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

97.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

97.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

89.7%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

97.9%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

91.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

St Bernardine Hospice Care's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 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.

15.4% of St Bernardine Hospice Care'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

84%

Natl: 89.5%

18th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

11.7

Natl: 13.4

43th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.7%

Natl: 9.2%

23th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

63.9%

Natl: 55.4%

66th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

20%

Natl: 7.2%

97th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

25%

Natl: 40%

21th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

10%

Natl: 8%

65th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$13,465

Natl: $16,971

25th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

St Bernardine Hospice Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (29%).

Other Conditions29%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

St Bernardine Hospice Care delivers 94% of its care in patients' homes, with 6% in skilled nursing settings, 1% in assisted living settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day.

Patient's Home

94%

Skilled Nursing

6%

Assisted Living

1%

Doctors at St Bernardine Hospice Care

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About St Bernardine Hospice Care

What is the CMS rating for St Bernardine Hospice Care?

St Bernardine Hospice 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 St Bernardine Hospice Care primarily treat?

St Bernardine Hospice Care's patient population includes other conditions (29%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does St Bernardine Hospice Care provide care?

St Bernardine Hospice Care provides care in patient's home (94%), skilled nursing (6%), assisted living (1%).

How large is St Bernardine Hospice Care?

St Bernardine Hospice Care serves an average of 7 patients per day and covers 17 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with St Bernardine Hospice Care?

1 physicians are affiliated with St Bernardine Hospice Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·