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Vela Hospice Care, Inc

18711 Sherman Way Suite 105a, Reseda, CA 91335

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
23 Patients/Day

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18711 Sherman Way Suite 105a
Reseda, CA 91335

About Vela Hospice Care, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Vela Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Reseda, CA, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area.

Vela Hospice Care, Inc serves an average of 23 patients per day, covering 49 ZIP codes across its service area. 100% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.

When choosing hospice care in Reseda, 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 Since2021
CountyLos Angeles
Avg Daily Census23 patients
Service Area49 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

96.2%

Natl: 99.5%

Below Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

96.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

96.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

97.6%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

96.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

87.5%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

83.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Vela Hospice Care, Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

100%

Natl: 89.5%

100th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.7

Natl: 13.4

33th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

23%

Natl: 9.2%

97th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

74.8%

Natl: 55.4%

80th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

3.1%

Natl: 7.2%

28th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

14.3%

Natl: 40%

7th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

1%

Natl: 8%

19th 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

0.1%

Natl: 0.6%

67th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$19,934

Natl: $16,971

60th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Vela Hospice Care, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (38%), followed by dementia (21%), respiratory disease (16%), other conditions (16%), cancer (12%). Heart failure is one of the leading diagnoses for hospice admission nationwide, and a high proportion of cardiac patients is typical of most hospice programs.

Cardiovascular Disease38%
Dementia21%
Respiratory Disease16%
Other Conditions16%
Cancer12%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Vela Hospice Care, Inc delivers 100% of its care in patients' homes. 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 23 patients per day.

Patient's Home

100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Vela Hospice Care, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Vela Hospice Care, Inc?

Vela Hospice Care, 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 Vela Hospice Care, Inc primarily treat?

Vela Hospice Care, Inc's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (38%), dementia (21%), respiratory disease (16%), other conditions (16%), cancer (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Vela Hospice Care, Inc provide care?

Vela Hospice Care, Inc provides care in patient's home (100%).

How large is Vela Hospice Care, Inc?

Vela Hospice Care, Inc serves an average of 23 patients per day and covers 49 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Vela Hospice Care, Inc?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Vela Hospice Care, Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·