About Valley Regional Hospice Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Valley Regional Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Fresno, CA, serving patients and families in Fresno County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2019, Valley Regional Hospice Inc has provided 7 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Valley Regional Hospice Inc serves an average of 9 patients per day, covering 33 ZIP codes across its service area. 68% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
CMS has assigned Valley Regional Hospice Inc a 3-star quality rating based on caregiver survey feedback, indicating average satisfaction with the hospice's care. 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 Fresno, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Average
CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating
Valley Regional Hospice Inc has received a 3-star quality rating from CMS, based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey. This average rating reflects caregiver satisfaction across communication, symptom management, timely care, and emotional support. CMS publishes these ratings to help families in Fresno, CA compare hospice providers.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
86% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
90% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
73% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, consistent with the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
80% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
72% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.
Training for Family Caregivers
Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient
77% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
77% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
82% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with the national average of 84%.
Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average
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%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
98.9%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Valley Regional Hospice Inc'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.
40.0% of Valley Regional 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
87%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
24.7
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
4.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
13.2%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
25%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
12.5%
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
$9,254
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Valley Regional Hospice Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (26%), followed by cardiovascular disease (23%), dementia (22%), other conditions (18%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Valley Regional Hospice Inc delivers 68% of its care in patients' homes, with 20% in assisted living settings, 12% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 9 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Valley Regional Hospice Inc
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Valley Regional Hospice Inc
What is the CMS rating for Valley Regional Hospice Inc?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc has a 3-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.
What conditions does Valley Regional Hospice Inc primarily treat?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc's patient population includes cancer (26%), cardiovascular disease (23%), dementia (22%), other conditions (18%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Valley Regional Hospice Inc provide care?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc provides care in patient's home (68%), assisted living (20%), skilled nursing (12%).
How large is Valley Regional Hospice Inc?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc serves an average of 9 patients per day and covers 33 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Valley Regional Hospice Inc?
1 physicians are affiliated with Valley Regional Hospice Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·