AASTA HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 2920 F STREET, SUITE 1-10
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 19, 2020
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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 May 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) | 4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 4 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
20
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 AASTA HOSPICE 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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AASTA HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
9.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 19th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
59
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 day9.4 min
Ranks better than about 19% 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 weekends6.5%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 life81.3%
Ranks better than about 15% 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 visits66%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 care3.5%
Ranks better than about 70% 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 months44.3%
Ranks better than about 29% 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 care11.3%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 hospice0.9%
Ranks better than about 52% 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)52nd 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$33,894 · 95th 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment88.6%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life8%
- All care steps completed83.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Dementia28%
- Heart and circulatory disease38%
- Lung and respiratory disease13%
- Stroke10%
- Other conditions9%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
AASTA HOSPICE in Bakersfield
AASTA HOSPICE provides end of life care services to families in Bakersfield, California. This provider operates as a freestanding hospice agency within Kern County. They hold accreditation from the Joint Commission to ensure they meet high standards for patient safety and care. The team works to provide support to patients and their loved ones during a difficult time. Their office is located on F Street.
About AASTA HOSPICE
AASTA HOSPICE has served the community since March 2020. They operate as a for-profit organization. The agency earned accreditation from the Joint Commission. This group evaluates health care organizations to see if they follow strict national rules for safety and quality. It matters because it shows an outside group checked their work. Families should know this agency maintains a staff of twenty people. This group includes four registered nurses and four licensed practical nurses to handle patient needs. They also have one physician and one volunteer on the team. This mix of staff helps them offer care in a way that follows federal guidelines. That is how they maintain their standing. You can ask them about their specific experience with your loved one's health needs when you call their office.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in BAKERSFIELD?
Hospice care in Bakersfield focuses on comfort for the patient. It is not about curing a disease. Instead, the goal is to manage pain and improve the quality of each day. A team of experts visits the patient wherever they call home. This might be a house or an assisted living center. The team includes nurses who monitor health changes and doctors who guide the medical plan. Social workers and volunteers provide extra support for the family. They help with the emotional side of care. Everything is coordinated to make sure the patient stays comfortable. The team is small but dedicated to their roles. This allows for a personal touch during every visit. It is a local service built to help neighbors support their own family members during a health crisis.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Selecting the right care team is a big step. You want to make sure you have the right fit for your family. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Ask how they handle pain management for your specific needs. It is also good to ask how they support family members who are grieving. You should ask how many patients each nurse sees in a day. This helps you understand how much time they can spend with your loved one. Do not feel rushed when you ask these questions. You need clear answers to make a smart decision. Write these questions down before you call so you do not forget anything important during the conversation.
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