SEQUOIA HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 920 HILLVIEW COURT, SUITE 135
MILPITAS, CA 95035 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 19, 2018
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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) | 11 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 5 |
| Volunteers | 8 |
36
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 SEQUOIA HOSPICE 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 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SEQUOIA HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
14.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 74th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
113
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 day14.8 min
Ranks better than about 74% 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 weekends8.4%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 visits11.8%
Ranks better than about 95% 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 care13.7%
Ranks better than about 12% 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 months32.1%
Ranks better than about 63% 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 care11.3%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 hospice4.2%
Ranks better than about 15% 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$28,128 · 89th 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 38.8% 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 life38.8%
- 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.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia33%
- Heart and circulatory disease8%
- Lung and respiratory disease5%
- Stroke16%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Sequoia Hospice in Milpitas
Sequoia Hospice serves families in Milpitas, California. This provider offers end of life support to those in Santa Clara County. They have been certified by Medicare since 2018. The team holds accreditation from CHAP. That is a big deal. It shows they meet high standards for safety and care. They work hard to support patients during difficult times.
About Sequoia Hospice
This is a for-profit hospice provider. They have been active for several years. The CHAP accreditation means an outside group checked their work. These experts look at how the team handles medicine and patient safety. Families should know that this accreditation helps ensure a consistent level of care. Sequoia Hospice employs 36 staff members. This includes 11 registered nurses and 5 licensed practical nurses. They also have 8 volunteers ready to help. That is a solid team size for the area.
Quality Insights
Understanding Hospice Care in Milpitas
Finding the right care in Santa Clara County can feel like a heavy task. You want a team that listens. Sequoia Hospice relies on a mix of 11 registered nurses and 5 licensed practical nurses to manage pain and comfort. They also have 8 volunteers. These volunteers provide companionship and emotional support. That is a key part of the process. Most people think hospice is just about medicine. But it is really about living each day with comfort and peace. Having enough nurses on staff helps the team respond quickly when needs change. This is the main goal for any hospice provider in our area.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a partner for end of life care is personal. You should feel comfortable with the team. Ask these questions to get a clear picture of their service.
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home after a call?
- What specific training do your volunteers receive before they visit?
- How do you handle changes in the patient condition at night or on weekends?
- Can you explain how your team manages pain and other symptoms?
Take your time with these talks. You deserve clear answers that put your mind at ease. Ask about their communication style. You need a team that keeps you informed at every step.
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Your loved one has a unique life story. We offer a simple way to record these memories so they are never lost for future generations.
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