HYGIEIA HOSPICE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 11401 CARSON ST
LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 21, 2022
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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) | 1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
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 HYGIEIA HOSPICE CARE 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
- General inpatient care (for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed elsewhere)
- 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HYGIEIA HOSPICE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
12.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 57th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
11
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 day12.9 min
Ranks better than about 57% 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 weekends8.9%
Ranks better than about 61% 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 life91.3%
Ranks better than about 37% 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 visits77.3%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 months0%
Ranks better than about 97% 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 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)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$17,826 · 50th 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 27.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment69.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life27.8%
- All care steps completed63.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer32%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Hygieia Hospice Care
Hygieia Hospice Care provides end of life support to families in Lakewood, California. This provider offers care to patients at their home or in care facilities. They hold a top rating from the government for their service quality. The team earned accreditation from the Joint Commission. That is a big deal. It means they meet high standards for safety and patient care. This group has been certified by Medicare since September 2022. They focus on comfort and dignity for every person they serve. You can feel good about their commitment to excellence.
About Hygieia Hospice Care
This is a for-profit hospice provider located in Los Angeles County. Being a for-profit agency means they operate as a business while following strict federal rules. They chose to seek accreditation from the Joint Commission. This group visits agencies to check their work. They look at how the team handles medicine and patient safety. Because they earned this stamp of approval, you know they work hard to keep standards high. Most families want to know their loved ones are in safe hands. This accreditation shows they care about the details. It is a sign of a team that wants to do things the right way.
Quality Rating
Understanding Hospice Care in Lakewood
Finding the right care in Los Angeles County can feel like a heavy task. You want a team that knows the area and the people. This agency is a freestanding hospice with a small, dedicated staff. They have one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse on their team. They also have one physician on staff to guide medical decisions. That is a tight group. A small team often means you get to know the people caring for your loved one. They can provide more personal attention than a large, busy hospital system. You should ask how they handle emergencies after hours. It helps to know who will answer the phone at night.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a partner for end of life care is a big choice. You should ask questions that help you feel calm. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an urgent need arises. Second, ask how they help with pain and other symptoms. You also need to know how they support the family with grief and emotional stress. Ask if they have volunteers who can sit with your loved one. It is okay to ask about their experience with specific health conditions. A good team will answer these questions with kindness and patience. Take your time to find the right fit for your family.
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