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PRO HOSPICE CARE, INC

CHAP AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
3857 FOOTHILL BLVD. SUITE 22
GLENDALE, CA 91214
Medicare Certified Since
February 16, 2022

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CMS Quality Ratings

Overall Rating
Not yet rated

Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.

Quality of Care
Not yet rated

Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.

Patient Satisfaction
Not yet rated

CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.

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

Staffing breakdown for PRO HOSPICE CARE, INC
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)1
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)1
Volunteers1

6

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 PRO HOSPICE CARE, 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

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.

Type of inpatient care
Both general inpatient care and respite care
Medical supplies and equipment
Brought in through an outside supplier

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 2022.

Care Details from Medicare Data

Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how PRO HOSPICE CARE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.

3

patients in care on an average day

A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.

About Pro Hospice Care, Inc

Pro Hospice Care, Inc serves families in Glendale, California. They offer end of life support services for patients with life limiting conditions. The agency has been certified by Medicare since early 2022. They also hold accreditation from CHAP. This means they meet high standards set by an outside group. They work to keep patients comfortable and supported at home. That is their main goal.

About Pro Hospice Care, Inc

This is a freestanding hospice agency. They operate out of their office on Foothill Boulevard. The team includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. They also work with one volunteer to support their mission. Accreditation from CHAP is a sign that they follow strict rules for safety and quality. It shows they open their doors to regular checks by experts. Most people do not realize that these checks happen every few years. Families should look at these details when they pick a provider. You want to know who will be visiting your loved one. This team is small, which can mean more personal attention for your family members during a very hard time.

Quality Ratings

Official quality ratings for this provider are not yet available from Medicare. They are a newer provider, so they have not built up a public history of survey results yet. You should ask them about their internal quality programs during your interview.

What Is Hospice Care Like in Glendale?

Hospice care in Glendale focuses on comfort and dignity. It brings medical help to your front door. You get a team that handles pain and emotional needs. The team for this agency has six total employees. This includes nurses who manage symptoms and a volunteer to provide companionship. They coordinate with your doctor to make sure the plan fits your needs. Hospice is not about giving up hope. It is about making sure each day is as good as it can be. The goal is to spend more time together and less time in a hospital room. Most families find this support makes a very big difference in their daily lives.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

Picking the right partner for your family is a big decision. You should feel comfortable with the people entering your home. Start by asking how quickly they can respond to an urgent call at night. Ask who will be the main person you talk to when you have questions. You should also find out how they handle pain management and what medicines they cover. Ask them to describe their volunteer program and how those people help families. Finally, check if they have experience with the specific condition your loved one has. You deserve clear answers to these questions before you sign any paperwork. Take your time to get it right.

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