TRADITIONS HEALTH
Provider Information
- Address
- 42442 NORTH 10TH STREET WEST SUITE E
LANCASTER, CA 93534 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 21, 1999
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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) | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 6 |
| Physicians | 1 |
23
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 TRADITIONS HEALTH 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
- Supplied directly by this hospice
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 TRADITIONS HEALTH compares to hospices nationwide.
13.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
24
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 day13.1 min
Ranks better than about 59% 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 weekends4.3%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 life93%
Ranks better than about 46% 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 visits45.7%
Ranks better than about 59% 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 care11.7%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 months55%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 care10%
Ranks better than about 35% 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 hospice1.7%
Ranks better than about 41% 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$18,885 · 55th 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 31.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life31.1%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer33%
- Dementia23%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease11%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Lancaster
Traditions Health serves families throughout Lancaster, California. They provide hospice care designed to support your loved one during their final months. Their team works right out of their office on North 10th Street West. They focus on comfort, dignity, and peace for every person they serve. It is a local choice for those in Los Angeles County who need specialized end-of-life support. Getting the right help early can change the entire experience for your family. The team is ready to assist you with the physical and emotional steps of this journey.
About Traditions Health
Traditions Health operates as a for-profit hospice provider. They earned their Medicare certification back in October 1999. That is over two decades of experience in the field. What does this mean for you? It means they have met strict federal standards for a very long time. Being Medicare-certified is a big deal because it ensures they follow specific rules for patient safety and care quality. You should know that for-profit status is common in the industry. The most important thing is how they treat the people in their care. Families often find comfort knowing a provider has a long history in their specific community. They have been a fixture in the Lancaster area for many years now.
High Quality Ratings
Understanding Hospice Care in Lancaster
Hospice is not a place you go to die. It is a type of care that comes to you. Most patients receive these services in their own homes in Lancaster. The goal is to manage pain and symptoms so your loved one can focus on what matters most. That might be spending time with grandkids or just sitting in a favorite chair. The thing is, many families wait too long to call for help. They think hospice means giving up. But it actually means getting more support. You get a team of nurses, aides, and social workers. They handle the hard stuff so you can just be a daughter, a son, or a spouse again. That shift in roles is a huge relief for many people.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right team is a heavy task. Start by asking these questions to get a clear picture of their service. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. You need to know they are truly available 24/7. Second, ask how they handle pain and medicine management. You want to be sure they have a plan for comfort. Third, ask how often a volunteer or aide will visit. These folks provide the extra hands you will surely need. Finally, ask about their experience with your loved one's specific illness. A good provider will be honest and clear about what they can do. Trust your gut after you hear their answers.
Keep Your Family Stories Alive
This time is difficult, but it is also a chance to capture the memories and wisdom of your loved one. Preserving their voice and stories is a gift for generations to come.
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