hospice in Santa Maria, CA
Dignity Health Hospice
124 South College Drive, Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454 · (805) 739-3830
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Dignity Health Hospice at a glance
Dignity Health Hospice is a hospice in Santa Maria, California (Santa Barbara County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the California average of 3.3.
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 71 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- September 10, 1992
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051592
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 87% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 77% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 73.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 89.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 79.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 89% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 47.4% | 28.5% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 71 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dignity Health Hospice's rating?
Dignity Health Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for California hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is Dignity Health Hospice and how do I contact it?
Dignity Health Hospice is at 124 South College Drive, Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Phone: (805) 739-3830.
About this data
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