Anc Corporation
A hospice in La Mesa, California 91942
7484 University Avenue Suite 250, La Mesa, California 91942. (619) 741-5814.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 23, 2026. We couldn’t read Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ list since Oct 27, 2026: qcor.cms.gov now refuses our reader. This record is as of then.
- 44 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- Not rated family caregiver rating
- 9of 10 CMS’s Hospice Care Index
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Condition-level deficiency
- For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual.
What did inspectors find?
44 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 52 hospices serving ZIP code 91942 had 7.5.
The last inspection on record was on May 29, 2024: a follow-up inspection by The Joint Commission.
7 deficiencies at condition level, the more serious of CMS’s two levels
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
When those deficiencies happened
44 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2024. Most serious: Condition-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
May 7, 2024: follow-up inspection by The Joint Commission17 deficiencies
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Quality assessment & performance improvement (42 CFR 418.58)
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data Management session, it was noted that the organization did not maintain documentation of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. The organization did not utilize the tools developed to evaluate all hospice services. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership. Observed in Data Session. The organization leaders did not ensure that a quality assessment and performance improvement program was developed that: a) reflects the complexity of the organization and its services; b) involves all hospice services, including those provided under contract and/or arrangement; c) involves all services provided by the organization; and d) focuses on indicators that are related to improved palliative outcomes. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Initial & comprehensive assessment of patient (42 CFR 418.54)
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 1 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the organization did not ensure that all requirements for a comprehensive initial assessment were implemented. For example, during a review of the medical record for RRHV#1, it was noted that an assessment of psychosocial and spiritual needs was not completed. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Timeframe for completion of assessment (42 CFR 418.54(b))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 1 patient records reviewed, it was noted that an initial comprehensive assessment was not completed within 5 days. For example, during a review of the medical record for RRHV#1, it was noted that as of day 9 of services an initial psychosocial assessment by the Social Worker member of the interdisciplinary team was not documented. In addition, an initial spiritual assessment by the Spiritual Counselor member of the interdisciplinary team was not documented. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Review of the plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(d ))
“Observed in Data Session. An interview with the organization’s leadership team revealed that all patient’s were discharged from the organization’s services after the previous survey activity. Therefore, the organization did not have patient’s presently on service for the Interdisciplinary Group review. The Hospice Surveyor was not able to validate that compliance with this requirement was met. This observation was reviewed with the organization’s leadership team.
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Program data (42 CFR 418.58(b)(2)(ii))
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data Session, it was noted that the since organization did not analyze and compare internal data over time to identify levels of performance, patterns, trends, and variations; the organization did not use the results of data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership. Observed in Data Session. During the Data Session, it was noted that the organization did not analyze and compare internal data over time to identify levels of performance, patterns, trends, and variations. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Program data (42 CFR 418.58(b)(3))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data Management session the organization leadership revealed that the Governing Body had not approved the frequency and detail of data collected for 2024. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Control (42 CFR 418.60(b)(2)(i))
“Observed in Infection Control Tracer. During the review of the organization’s Infection Control information it was noted that the organization had not implemented it’s policy to complete an infection control and prevention risk assessment annually. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Control (42 CFR 418.60(b)(2)(ii))
“Observed in Infection Control Tracer. During a review of the organization’s infection prevention and control information, it was noted that it’s policy to develop an infection control and prevention goal related to hand hygiene was not implemented. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Education (42 CFR 418.60(c))
“Observed in Infection Control Tracer. During a review of the organization’s infection control and prevention information and review of the HR File for Hospice Aide #1, it was noted that staff education related to influenza vaccination; non-vaccine control and prevention measures; and the diagnosis, transmission, and impact of influenza was not provided. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Counseling services (42 CFR 418.64(d)(1)(i))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data Management Session, the Hospice Surveyor was not able to validate that the organization was able to develop and implement an organized program for the provision of bereavement services. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Counseling services (42 CFR 418.64(d)(1)(iv))
“Observed in Data Session. The organization did not have an active Bereavement Program. The Hospice Surveyor was not able to validate that compliance with this requirement was met. This observation was reviewed with the organization’s leadership team.
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Recruiting and retaining (42 CFR 418.78(c))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data Management session the organizations leadership revealed that they have no active volunteers.”
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Cost saving (42 CFR 418.78(d))
“Observed in Data Session. Since the organization had no active volunteers, the organization was not able to document cost savings related to the use of volunteers.

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Level of activity (42 CFR 418.78(e))
“Observed in Data Session. Since the organization had no active volunteers, the organization did not document volunteer activity. 
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Governing body and administrator (42 CFR 418.100(b))
“Observed in Data Session. During survey activities it was noted that organization leaders did not ensure review, approval, management, and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support patient care, treatment, and services was completed. For example, interview with the leadership team revealed that compliance with the following areas were not sustained: bereavement program, volunteer program, certification statements, interdisciplinary meetings, and the patient assessment process. 418.102, 418.58, 418.60, 418.78.”
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Initial certification of terminal illness (42 CFR 418.102(b))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 1 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the organization did not ensure the requirement related to Certification of Terminal Illness was implemented. For example, a review of the Certification of Terminal Illness statement revealed that the Certifying Physician Summary did not document clinical information to support the medical prognosis and support certification of hospice services. This area of the document was left blank. This observation was reviewed with agency leadership.”
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Recertification of the terminal illness (42 CFR 418.102(c))
“Observed in Data Session. An interview with the organization’s leadership team revealed that all patient’s were discharged from the organization’s services after the previous survey activity. Therefore, the organization did not have patient’s presently on service for the recertification process. The Hospice Surveyor was not able to validate that compliance with this requirement was met. The organization did not complete staff education and training related to previous survey event findings. This observation was reviewed with the organization’s leadership team.”
Mar 28, 2024: reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission27 deficiencies
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Initial & comprehensive assessment of patient (42 CFR 418.54)
The inspectors’ words, 190 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 2 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the hospice did not conduct and document a patient-specific comprehensive initial assessment. For example, in record RRHV#1 there was no documentation of an initial bereavement assessment. Also, the nurse’s initial assessment only included time in and out of home and vital signs, with all other areas left blank. No documentation of: the patient’s need for physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual care, including the following: - Support with activities of daily living - All areas of hospice care related to the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions - The severity of symptoms - Factors that alleviate or exacerbate physical symptoms - The comfort level of a patient who chooses not to take nutrition therapy, The need for volunteer services to offer support or respite to the patient, family, or other caregivers - The need for an alternative setting or level of care - Anticipated discharge needs. For example, in record RRHV#3 there was no documentation of an initial bereavement or spiritual assessment. This was confirmed with the Administrator, DPCS, and consultant present.”
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IDG, care planning, coordination of services (42 CFR 418.56)
The inspectors’ words, 130 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that there was no plan of care documented. For example, in record RRHV#1 the area for the plan of care was blank for more than the past 3 months and did not include services needed for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including the following: - Interventions to manage pain and symptoms - A statement of the scope and frequency of the services necessary to meet the patient’s and family’s needs - Measurable outcomes anticipated from implementing and coordinating the plan of care - Medications and treatment necessary to meet the patient’s needs - Medical supplies and appliances necessary to meet the patient’s needs. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Quality assessment & performance improvement (42 CFR 418.58)
The inspectors’ words, 190 words
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the hospice had a Performance Improvement Policy, but there was no documentation of patient satisfaction. The organization did not maintain documentation of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. The program did not involve all hospice services, such as services provided under contract and volunteer services. This was confirmed with the Administrators present. Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the Hospice governing body did not ensure that the QAPI program met the following criteria- Involves all services provided by the organization, including those provided under contract or arrangement - Takes actions to demonstrate improvement in the organization’s performance, focuses on indicators related to improved outcomes, and focuses on indicators that are related to improved palliative outcomes. For example, the QAPI program failed to address patient satisfaction and there was no patient satisfaction data available. The organization did not maintain documentation of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. The program did not involve all hospice services, such as services provided under contract and volunteer services. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Counseling services (42 CFR 418.64(d)(1)(i))
The inspectors’ words, 158 words
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During discussion with the Bereavement Coordinator/Spiritual Counselor it was noted that the hospice did not provide an organized program for the provision of bereavement services. For example, as discussion began with the staff member he stated that he was not the Bereavement Coordinator, he stopped doing the job December of 2023. Upon further questioning, he stated that he was active with the position previous to December 2023, but no longer. Attempts at questioning this individual led to short answers or no answers to questions. Subsequent discussion with the Administrators and Owners, who stated that they believed this staff member to be actively coordinating the bereavement program and review of the HR record revealed a document dated in 2022 for a pay raise related to the addition of the Bereavement Coordinator position to the staff member’s Spiritual Counselor duties. The Administrators provided bereavement policies, but was unable to speak to specifics of the Bereavement program.”
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Competency evaluation (42 CFR 418.76(c))
“Observed in HR File Review. In 1 of 1 HR files reviewed, for the hospice aide hired in the past 3 years, it was noted that competence was not initially assessed and documented as part of orientation. For example, file HR#5, hospice aide, did not include documented initial staff competency. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Governing body and administrator (42 CFR 418.100(b))
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During survey process it was noted that leaders did not review, approve, and manage the implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support patient care, treatment, or services. For example, issues of bereavement program, POC, aide competency, volunteer program, CTIs, interdisciplinary meetings, assessments. §418.64, §418.78, §418.102, §418.56, §418.76, 418.60, 418.100, and 418.58.”
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EP Training Program (42 CFR 418.113(d)(1)(i))
“Observed in HR File Review. In 6 of 6 HR files reviewed, for staff hired in the past 3 years, it was noted that initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures was not completed and documented as part of orientation. For example, files HR#1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 failed to document initial staff training of emergency procedures. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Exercise of rights/respect for proprty/person (42 CFR 418.52(b)(1)(i))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 1 patient records reviewed, for discharge for extended prognosis it was noted that the NOMNC document was not signed as required. For example, in record RDC#1 there was no NOMNC document in the record. This was confirmed with the Administrator, DPCS and consultant present.”
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Timeframe for completion of assessment (42 CFR 418.54(b))
The inspectors’ words, 172 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 6 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the initial comprehensive assessment was not completed within five calendar days of the patient electing the hospice benefit. For example, in record RRHV#2 the initial spiritual assessment was documented on day 12 and the social worker initial assessment and the initial bereavement assessment was documented on day 7. In record RRHV#1 the initial nurse assessment was not documented at time of survey, day 35. In record RRHV#3 the initial MSW assessment was documented on day 10. In record RRNHV#1 the initial spiritual assessment was documented on day 8 and the social worker initial assessment and the initial bereavement assessment was documented on day 11. In record RRNHV#2 the initial spiritual assessment was documented on day 14, the social worker initial assessment was documented day 9, and the initial bereavement assessment was documented on day 10. In record RRNHV#6 the initial bereavement assessment was documented on day 7. This was confirmed with the Administrator, DPCS and consultant present.
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Content of comprehensive assessment (42 CFR 418.54(c)(8))
“Observed in Record Review. In 10 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the need for volunteer services to offer support or respite to the patient, family or caregivers was not assessed. For example, in records RRHV#1, #2, #3 and RRNHV#1 through #7 there was no assessment for the need of a volunteer documented in the records. This was confirmed with the Administrators.”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c))
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 10 of 10 patient records reviewed, the written plan of care was not based on the patient’s goals and the time frames, settings, and services required to meet those goals. During record review RRHV#1 it was noted that there was no written plan of care, so no goals or interventions were not identified. For example RRNHV#1 all goals time frames were the next recertification period. For example, goals are not individualized in record RRNHV#1 ADL needs are met. - Patient needs are being met Be able to cope with changes and experience normal grief. This was confirmed with the Administrators, consultant, and DPCS present.”
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Review of the plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(d ))
“Observed in Record Review. In 10 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that IDG did not review the POC at least every 15 days. For example, in records RRHV#1 through #3 and RRNHV#1 through #7 the last documentation of an IDG was in early January. As a result all 10 records are missing documentation of 5 IDGs. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.
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Coordination of services (42 CFR 418.56(e)(2))
The inspectors’ words, 147 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 9 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that care was not provided according to hospice plan of care. For example, RRHV#2, MSW POC included monthly visits and 2 months visits are not documented. RRHV#3, nurse POC included weekly visits and 10 visits in 3 months not documented. RRNHV#1 nurse POC weekly visits and 7 visits in 3 months not documented. RRNHV#2 nurse POC included twice a week aide visits and 22 visits in 3 months not documented. RRNHV#4 nurse POC included twice week aide visits and 19 visits over 3 months not documented. RRNHV#7 the POC included weekly nurse visits, monthly MSW visits, and twice a week aide visits and 8 nurse notes, 18 aide notes and 2 MSW notes not documented over 3 months. Other records with similar areas of POC not followed. This was confirmed with Administrator present.”
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Program data (42 CFR 418.58(b)(2)(ii))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the hospice had been collecting data but it was not being aggregated, trended or analyzed therefore it was not being utilized to identify areas for process improvement. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.
 Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the organization did no longitudinal analysis of data. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.
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Program data (42 CFR 418.58(b)(3))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the hospice’s governing body had not approved the frequency and detail of the data collected 2023 and 2024. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Prevention (42 CFR 418.60(a))
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Observed in Patient Home. In 3 of 3 home visits conducted, it was noted that the organization did not implement infection prevention and control activities when cleaning and performing disinfection of medical supplies and devices. For example, during visits HV#1, #2 and #3 the staff did not follow contact time (wet time) as specified by the manufacturer’s IFUs. The LVN wiped the equipment with a grey top Sani wipe and allowed to dry. The IFU and packaging stated a contact(wet) time of 3 minutes and this was not observed. Discussed with the Administrators.
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Control (42 CFR 418.60(b)(2)(i))
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that there was no identified infection risks based on the following: - Its geographic location, community, and population served - The care, treatment, or services it provides - The analysis of its surveillance activities and other infection control data identifies infection risks based on the following: - Its geographic location, community, and population served - The care, treatment, or services it provides - The analysis of its surveillance activities and other infection control data for years 2023 and 2024. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Control (42 CFR 418.60(b)(2)(ii))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the hospice’s written infection prevention and control goals did not include the following: Improving compliance with hand hygiene guidelines. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Education (42 CFR 418.60(c))
“Observed in Data Session. During the Data session it was noted that the hospice did not have any documentation that stated it provided education to staff about, at a minimum, the influenza vaccine; non-vaccine control and prevention measures; and the diagnosis, transmission, and impact of influenza. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Counseling services (42 CFR 418.64(d)(1)(iv))
“Observed in Record Review. In 2 of 2 patient records reviewed, for bereavement care after patient death, it was noted that there was no written plan of care. For example, in records RRBR#1 and #2 the post death assessment was completed however no bereavement plan of care was documented. This was confirmed with the Administrator, DPCS and consultant present.”
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Supervision of hospice aides (42 CFR 418.76(h)(1)(i))
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 8 of 8 patient records reviewed, that included aide services, it was noted that hospice aide supervision was not completed every 14 days. For example, in record RRHV#2 there were 26 days and 43 days between documented supervisory visits. In record RRNHV#1, #3, #4, and #5 there were 4 missing supervisory visits. In record RRNHV#2 there were no aide supervisory visits documented for a 2 month period. In RRNHV#6 there were 9 missing aide supervisory visits. In RRNHV#7 there were 8 missing supervisory visits. This was confirmed with the Administrator present.
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Recruiting and retaining (42 CFR 418.78(c))
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During discussion with the Volunteer Coordinator and Administrators it was noted that the organization did not have any active volunteers in the last 3 years and had not documented efforts to recruit them. The last recruitment efforts documented were in 2020. 
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Cost saving (42 CFR 418.78(d))
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During discussion with the Volunteer Coordinator and Administrators it was noted that the organization did not have any volunteers. As a result the organization was unable to document cost savings, positions occupied, work time spent or the estimated dollar costs.”
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Level of activity (42 CFR 418.78(e))
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During discussion with the Volunteer Coordinator and Administrators it was noted that the organization did not have any volunteers to provide at least 5% of the total patient care hours of all paid hospice employees and contract staff
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Training (42 CFR 418.100(g)(3))
The inspectors’ words, 204 words
“Observed in HR File Review. In 1 of 1 HR files reviewed, of staff employed greater than 3 years, it was noted that competence was not assessed and documented once every 3 years. For example, file HV#3 included 2 Spiritual Counselor competency documents signed by the staff member and another Spiritual Counselor, however neither document had any dates. The dates after signature were left blank and the documents themselves did not indicate a year. Also in this file there was no competency document for the staff member’s Bereavement Coordinator position. The file included a letter signed by the staff member in 2022 that indicated a pay raise based on the added position of Bereavement Coordinator, however there was no documented competency for the position. This was confirmed with the Administrators present. Observed in HR File Review. In 6 of 6 HR files reviewed, for staff hired in the past 3 years, it was noted that competence was not initially assessed and documented as part of orientation. For example, files HR#1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not include documented initial staff competency. The same records failed to document initial competencies demonstrating staff knowledge of emergency procedures. This was confirmed with the Administrators present.”
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Initial certification of terminal illness (42 CFR 418.102(b))
The inspectors’ words, 112 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 5 of 10 patient records reviewed, it was noted that the medical director, physician member of the interdisciplinary team, or physician designee had not documented review of the clinical information for the hospice patient and did not provide a written certification that the patient’s life expectancy was six months or less if the illness ran its normal course. For example, in record RRHV#1 there were no CTIs documented. For example in records RRNHV#2 and RRNHV#5 the CTI#2 documents were blank. For example, in record RRNHV#6 the CTI#4 document was blank and in record RRNHV#7 the CTI#5 document was blank. This was confirmed with the Administrator and DPCS.”
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Recertification of the terminal illness (42 CFR 418.102(c))
“Observed in Record Review. In 4 of 6 patient records reviewed, that included a recertification period, it was noted that there was no documentation that the medical director, physician member of the interdisciplinary team, or physician designee had reviewed the patient’s clinical information before the recertification period. For example in records RRNHV#2 and RRNHV#5 the CTI#2 documents were blank. For example, in record RRNHV#6 the CTI#4 document was blank and in record RRNHV#7 the CTI#5 document was blank. This was confirmed with the Administrator and DPCS.”
All 3 inspections in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 29, 2024 | Follow-up inspection by The Joint Commission | No deficiencies cited |
| May 7, 2024 | Follow-up inspection by The Joint Commission | 17 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission | 27 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified hospice since Aug 2, 2017.
- Ownership: for-profit.
- Cited at For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. in the last three years: it didn’t meet a whole condition of Medicare’s rules.
CMS, Hospice General Information. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who does the caring?
- From Medicare claims (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024): 13.9 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 14.5% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 93.2% of patients who died.
- Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 100% at home.
CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | This provider |
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| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.9 min |
| Skilled nursing minutes at weekends | 14.5% |
| Visits near death | 93.2% of patients who died |
Who owns it?
- CMS’s ownership file has no owners listed for this hospice.
CMS, Hospice All Owners and Hospice Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
What do families say?
- CMS gives no family caregiver survey rating: “The number of cases is too small to report Star Ratings.”
- CMS’s Hospice Care Index: 9 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
- 15.4% had visits from a nurse or social worker on at least 2 of their last 3 days (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
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| Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Hospice Care IndexCMS’s Hospice Care Index, 0 to 10 (higher is better): a point for each of ten measures from Medicare claims on which the hospice meets CMS’s threshold | 9 of 10 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 52 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 91942, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 44.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Together Hospice Care LLC | 16 |
| Anc Corporation This hospice | 44 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice | 7 |
| Elizabeth Hospice | 15 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California | 3 |
| Sharp Hospicecare | 12 |
| Gentiva | 21 |
| Hospice of the North Coast | 12 |
| Lightbridge Hospice | 11 |
| Avalon Hospice & Palliative Care | 6 |
| Silverado Hospice San Diego | 6 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California | 6 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- CMS ended its Special Focus Program for hospices with serious problems on Feb 14, 2025, so no hospice is marked as one.
- Hospice quality measures have a gap from October 2025: CMS replaced its patient assessment then, and public results from the new one (HOPE) are expected around November 2027.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information (yc9t-dgbk).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Provider Data (252m-zfp9).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CAHPS Hospice Survey (gxki-hrr8).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR hospice inspection reports (Hospice Survey Reports - Oct 2021 through Sep 2026.xlsx).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice All Owners (e983965e-1603-4cb8-82b5-c40090e380d1).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Enrollments (25704213-e833-4b8b-9dbc-58dd17149209).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice ZIP Data (95rg-2usp).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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This copy of the record was made on Oct 27, 2026.
From the hospice
The public record above comes first. Anything the hospice adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the hospice will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the hospice”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.