SELF-HELP HOME CARE & HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 731 SANSOME STREET, SUITE 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 27, 1995
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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 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
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 SELF-HELP HOME CARE & HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SELF-HELP HOME CARE & HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
4
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 97.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening97.1%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- All care steps completed97.1%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Self-Help Home Care & Hospice
Self-Help Home Care & Hospice serves families in San Francisco, California. They provide home health and hospice services to residents in the 94111 area. This agency has been certified by Medicare since September 1995. They work to support patients during their end of life care. Choosing the right provider is a heavy task for any family. This agency represents one option for care in the city.
About the Provider
Self-Help Home Care & Hospice operates as a for-profit agency. They have offered services since 1995. This long history shows they have been in the field for many years. The agency maintains a small team. They currently employ six people to handle patient needs. This includes two registered nurses and one physician. They also have two volunteers on staff. A small team often offers a very personal touch for patients. You should know that for-profit status means they answer to owners while following federal rules. Medicare certification requires them to meet specific standards for patient safety. They must follow these rules to keep their funding. Understanding these details helps you compare your local choices. It is a simple way to look at their structure.
Quality Ratings
What Is Hospice Care Like in San Francisco?
Hospice care in San Francisco focuses on comfort for the patient. It aims to manage pain and improve quality of life. The care team comes to your home. They work with the family to create a plan. This agency uses a small team of two nurses and one doctor. They also have two volunteers. This blend of staff provides medical support and companionship. Hospice is not about curing an illness. It is about making each day better. Teams here know the city well. They provide visits across the San Francisco area to meet your needs. Most families find that having a consistent team makes a big difference. You get to know the people who provide the care. That is how it works here.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You need to talk with the agency before you sign any papers. Ask them how often the nurse will visit the home. You should also ask who is on call at night. Emergencies happen. You want to know who will answer the phone. Ask how they handle pain management for their patients. It is good to know their approach to comfort. Ask about their volunteer program as well. Volunteers can provide extra help to the family. Finally, ask how they communicate with your primary doctor. Clear talk between teams is a must. Take notes during these talks. It helps to keep the answers straight.
Preserve Your Family Stories
Your loved one has a life full of memories that deserve to be kept safe for future generations.
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