ALIGN HOSPICE CARE, INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 601 S BRAND BLVD, STE. 308
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 30, 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.
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) | 2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
10
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 ALIGN 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
- 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ALIGN HOSPICE CARE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.
9
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Heart and circulatory disease55%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Align Hospice Care, Inc
Align Hospice Care, Inc is a hospice provider based in San Fernando, California. They offer end of life services for patients and their families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been certified by Medicare since July 2022. They also hold accreditation from CHAP. This means an outside group checked their work to see if it meets high standards. Accreditation helps show that a provider follows strict rules for patient safety and care quality.
Agency Details
This provider operates as a for-profit business. Being for-profit means the agency functions under different rules than non-profit organizations. Families should know that Medicare certification is the baseline for all hospice providers. It ensures the agency can accept Medicare insurance payments. CHAP accreditation adds another layer of review beyond the basic state requirements. It shows the team wants to prove they meet specific goals. Most families look for these extra marks when they compare local options. It is a sign of a focused team.
Quality Ratings Note
What Is Hospice Care Like in SAN FERNANDO?
Hospice care in San Fernando focuses on comfort and pain relief for patients with life limiting illnesses. Teams visit patients at home or in care facilities to provide support. Align Hospice Care, Inc has a staff of ten people to help with these needs. Their team includes two registered nurses and two licensed practical nurses. They also have one physician and one volunteer on the staff. These professionals work together to create a care plan for each patient. That is a specific team structure. Having nurses and a doctor on staff allows them to manage symptoms effectively. They provide care that aims to keep patients comfortable at home.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night?
- Can you explain how your team manages pain and other difficult symptoms?
- What specific tasks do your volunteers help with for the family?
- How does your team keep my primary doctor informed about my care plan?
Asking these questions helps you understand how the agency operates each day. You want to pick a team that communicates clearly with you. Do not feel rushed during your first meeting. A good provider will take the time to answer every single question you have.
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