hospice in Citrus Heights, CA
First Call Hospice
6929 Sunrise Blvd, Suite 180, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 · (916) 725-2580
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
First Call Hospice at a glance
First Call Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Citrus Heights, California (Sacramento County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the California average of 3.3.
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 100 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 14, 1998
- County
- Sacramento County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051721
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 91% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 81% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 80% | 73.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 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) | 96% | 89% | 91% | Better |
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) | 98.4% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 44.4% | 28.5% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 100 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near First Call Hospice
True Care Hospice of Northern California, INC
6375 Auburn Blvd, Suite 100, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 · 2 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
- Not rated
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC
2140 Professional Drive, Suite 210, Roseville, CA 95661 · 3.4 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
- ★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is First Call Hospice's rating?
First Call Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for California hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is First Call Hospice and how do I contact it?
First Call Hospice is at 6929 Sunrise Blvd, Suite 180, Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Phone: (916) 725-2580.
About this data
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