BONITA SPRINGS HOSPICE CARE LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 8545 MONTEREY ROAD, SUITE B
GILROY, CA 95020 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 10, 2015
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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) | 1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 4 |
| Physicians | 0 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
5
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 BONITA SPRINGS HOSPICE CARE LLC 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 BONITA SPRINGS HOSPICE CARE LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
11.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 38th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
49
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 day11.2 min
Ranks better than about 38% 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 weekends5.1%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 life79.4%
Ranks better than about 13% 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 visits63.4%
Ranks better than about 35% 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 care4.2%
Ranks better than about 66% 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 months50%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 care6.9%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 hospice2.8%
Ranks better than about 28% 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)67th 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$36,420 · 97th 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 3.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment95.1%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.2%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life3.8%
- All care steps completed95.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer13%
- Dementia43%
- Heart and circulatory disease25%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC
Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC provides hospice services in Gilroy, California. They have served the community since October 2015. This provider is certified by Medicare to offer care for those with life-limiting illnesses. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This means an outside group checked their work to make sure they follow high standards for safety and patient care. Having this status shows they meet specific goals for how they treat people. Their team works to support patients in the Santa Clara area. You can reach their office on Monterey Road to learn more about their daily operations. Getting clear information helps your family make the right choice for your loved one. They operate as a for-profit hospice agency within the local health system.
Understanding Their Quality
Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC operates as a freestanding hospice provider. They maintain a team of five employees who handle clinical and support tasks. This team includes one registered nurse and four licensed practical nurses. They also have one volunteer who assists with patient support. Accreditation from the ACHC serves as a mark of quality that families often look for when comparing options. It proves the agency meets national standards for hospice work. Their current scores from the CMS Hospice Care Index show they rank well for quality of care. These marks indicate they perform better than many other agencies across the country. High ratings suggest the staff follows good habits to keep patients comfortable. You should look at these metrics as one part of your research process. They offer a clear view of how the provider handles their duties every single day.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in GILROY?
Hospice care in Gilroy focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team visits patients wherever they call home. This might be a private house or a care facility in Santa Clara County. The staff manages pain and symptoms to help people live their final days with peace. They coordinate with your existing doctors to keep your care plan consistent. Most hospice teams include nurses and aides who visit on a regular schedule. They also offer emotional support for the whole family unit. Having a small team like the one at Bonita Springs allows for consistent faces. You will see the same nurses often, which helps build a sense of familiarity during a hard time. That consistency matters. Care teams aim to make the home environment as calm as possible for everyone involved in the process.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Start by asking how quickly they can arrive for an emergency call. You need to know if they have staff available at night and on weekends. Ask who will visit the home and how often those visits happen. It helps to understand the role of the nurses versus the aides. You should also ask how they handle pain management and symptom control. Find out if they provide equipment like hospital beds or oxygen tanks. Ask how they support family members who are grieving or stressed. See if they have experience with the specific health condition your loved one faces. Ask about their communication style. Do they provide updates to the doctor regularly? You want a team that keeps you in the loop at all times. Good communication makes the process much smoother for your entire family.
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