ADJUSTABLE CARE LIFE INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 1440 N. HARBOR BLVD
FULLERTON, CA 92835 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 29, 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 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) | 2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 2 |
9
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 ADJUSTABLE CARE LIFE INC 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 ADJUSTABLE CARE LIFE INC compares to hospices nationwide.
11.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 43rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
23
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 day11.7 min
Ranks better than about 43% 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 weekends4.9%
Ranks better than about 15% 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 life100%
Ranks better than about 99% 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 visits64.5%
Ranks better than about 34% 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 care5%
Ranks better than about 60% 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 months45%
Ranks better than about 28% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 hospice10%
Ranks better than about 2% 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)74th 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$26,335 · 85th 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 7 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 33.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.2%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life33.3%
- 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.
- Dementia46%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About ADJUSTABLE CARE LIFE INC
ADJUSTABLE CARE LIFE INC is a hospice provider based in Fullerton, California. They offer care for patients needing end-of-life support in Orange County. This provider earned accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner, or CHAP. This group reviews hospice agencies to make sure they follow high safety and care standards. Choosing an accredited agency means a third party checked their work.
Provider Details
This agency operates as a for-profit hospice and has been certified by Medicare since April 2021. Being a for-profit entity simply describes their tax status rather than their clinical approach. They function as a freestanding hospice, which means they operate independently. Their team includes two registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, and two physicians. These staff members work together to manage symptoms and support families. They have nine total employees on staff. That is a small, focused group of professionals dedicated to patient care.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in FULLERTON?
Hospice care in Fullerton focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team comes to the patient wherever they call home. This could be a private house or a care facility in Orange County. Nurses, doctors, and aides visit to help manage pain. They also provide emotional support to the whole family. The main goal is to keep the patient calm and pain-free. Because this team is small, patients often get more direct attention from the same staff members over time. It makes a difference when you see a familiar face at the door.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident before picking a hospice team. Start by asking how quickly they can arrive for a visit in an emergency. You also want to know which staff members will handle after-hours calls. It helps to ask how they handle pain management and if they have experience with specific conditions. Ask them about their team size and how often a nurse will visit. You need clear answers. Take your time to get the information you need before you decide.
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