hospice in Walnut Creek, CA
Alameda Care Hospice
1280 Civic Drive,, Suite 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 · (415) 710-8433
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
Alameda Care Hospice at a glance
Alameda Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Walnut Creek, California (Alameda County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the California average of 3.3.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 50 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 10, 2021
- County
- Alameda County
- CMS Certification Number
- A11736
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) | 81% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 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) | 92% | 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) | 94% | 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) | 93.2% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 44.8% | 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 | 50 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Alameda Care Hospice
Compassionate Home Health & Hospice, INC.
1501 N Broadway, Suite 350, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 · under 1 mi
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Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California
355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · 2.3 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Assist on Call Palliative & Hospice Care, INC
2100 Monument Blvd, Ste 8-B, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 · 5 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Alameda Care Hospice's rating?
Alameda Care 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 Alameda Care Hospice and how do I contact it?
Alameda Care Hospice is at 1280 Civic Drive,, Suite 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Phone: (415) 710-8433.
About this data
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