AFFINITY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Provider Information
- Address
- 5236 COLODNY DR SUITE 206A
AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 26, 2021
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 2 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
2
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what AFFINITY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AFFINITY HEALTHCARE RESOURCES compares to hospices nationwide.
16.5 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 85th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
74
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day16.5 min
Ranks better than about 85% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.4%
Ranks better than about 65% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life97.8%
Ranks better than about 85% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits12.6%
Ranks better than about 94% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care4.1%
Ranks better than about 67% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months53.4%
Ranks better than about 13% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5.5%
Ranks better than about 59% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)85th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$27,504 · 87th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 18.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.5%
- Pain assessment90.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.5%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids96.3%
- Visits in the last days of life18.8%
- All care steps completed93.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer9%
- Dementia50%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Affinity Healthcare Resources
Affinity Healthcare Resources operates as a freestanding hospice provider in Agoura Hills, California. They have served the local community since August 2021. The team holds accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner, known as CHAP. This group sets high standards for patient safety and care quality. Most people do not realize that accreditation is a voluntary step. It shows a provider wants to meet strict national rules. They focus on helping families manage health needs at home. This office works hard to keep care standards high for everyone they serve. Finding the right support makes a difference for your loved ones during this time. You deserve a provider that meets these clear quality goals.
Understanding Your Provider
Affinity Healthcare Resources is a for-profit organization. They maintain a lean staff with two registered nurses. They do not currently use volunteers in their care model. Their status as a CHAP-accredited agency means an outside group checks their work. This is important for families. These inspectors look at how the staff manages medical needs and safety. The goal is to ensure the agency follows best practices for every single patient. Being a for-profit entity does not change the high quality of care they must provide. They are held to the same rules as other hospice providers in Los Angeles County. You can feel good knowing they passed these reviews. They stay focused on the specific medical needs of the people in their care each day.
High Quality Standards
What Is Hospice Care Like in Agoura Hills?
Hospice care in this part of Los Angeles County centers on comfort and peace for the patient. You get a team that visits you at home to manage pain and symptoms. This team includes two registered nurses who lead the clinical side of your care plan. They work to prevent hospital trips and keep your loved one comfortable in their own bed. It is a very personal experience. You do not have to handle medical tasks alone anymore. The nurses help explain what is happening and what to expect next. They coordinate all the supplies and medicine needed for care. That is the main goal of local hospice services. They aim to improve the quality of every day. Your family gets the support needed to focus on being together.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask tough questions when you interview a potential hospice team. Start by asking how they handle after-hours calls. Do they have a nurse available to answer the phone at 2:00 in the morning? You also want to know how often a nurse will visit your home. Ask about their specific plan for pain management and symptom relief. It is helpful to ask how they handle emergencies. A good provider will have clear answers for these common concerns. Ask them how they work with your current doctor to keep care plans simple. You need to know who to call when things change quickly. Write down these answers so you can compare your options later. Take your time with this choice.
Preserve Your Family Stories
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories and wisdom to share. Recording these stories now creates a lasting gift for your family to cherish for generations.
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