KAISER PERMANENTE CARE AT HOME, OAHU HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3288 MOANALUA RD
HONOLULU, HI 96819 - Medicare Certified Since
- April 23, 2024
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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.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how KAISER PERMANENTE CARE AT HOME, OAHU HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
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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 7 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 96% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment96%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- All care steps completed98.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer31%
- Dementia36%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Kaiser Permanente Care at Home, Oahu Hospice
Kaiser Permanente Care at Home, Oahu Hospice serves families across Honolulu, Hawaii. They operate from their location on Moanalua Road. This hospice provider gained Medicare certification in April 2024. They offer specialized care for patients who need support at the end of life. Their team works to manage pain and improve daily comfort. Choosing a hospice provider is a major step. Families want to ensure the team meets their specific needs. This provider is a recent addition to the Medicare network in Hawaii. They focus on delivering medical and emotional support to patients in their own homes. It helps to know what options exist in your area. This service provides a way for patients to stay in familiar surroundings while receiving care. Their goal is to maintain the highest level of comfort possible for every patient they serve.
About Kaiser Permanente Care at Home, Oahu Hospice
This provider operates as a Medicare-certified hospice agency. They received their official certification on April 23, 2024. Medicare certification means they must follow strict federal rules for patient care and safety. These rules cover everything from how they store medicine to how they manage staff training. Families should know that certification is a baseline requirement for hospice services. It ensures the agency meets the standards set by the government. This agency is part of the larger Kaiser Permanente system. They bring specific resources to the local community in Honolulu. Being a newer certified provider means they are currently building their track record with Medicare. You can look at their public records to see how they perform over time. Understanding these basic facts helps families feel more informed when they start the interview process. Ask the agency about their specific team members and how they handle after-hours calls for help.
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What Is Hospice Care Like in Honolulu?
Hospice care in Hawaii often focuses on the needs of the local community. Agencies here must provide a team approach to care. This typically includes a doctor, a nurse, and a social worker. They also add chaplains or volunteers to the team. The goal is to support the whole person. This means looking after physical pain and emotional worries at the same time. Many families in Honolulu choose to receive care at home. This allows patients to stay with their loved ones during their final months. The hospice team visits the home on a regular schedule. They also provide equipment like hospital beds or oxygen if the patient needs them. It is helpful to ask how often the nurse will visit your home. You should also ask how they coordinate with the patient's primary doctor. Good communication is a key part of the hospice experience for every family involved.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Start by asking about their response time for urgent needs. You want to know how quickly a nurse can reach your home at night. Ask how they help with pain management and symptom control. It is also wise to ask about the specific team members who will visit. Find out if they have experience with the patient's specific health condition. Ask how they involve family members in the care planning process. You should also ask about the support they offer to family caregivers. This includes things like respite care or grief counseling sessions. Make sure you understand their process for changing a plan of care if symptoms shift suddenly. Write these questions down before you call them. Having a list keeps you focused during a stressful time. The right provider will be happy to answer each of your questions with patience and clear details.
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