Ameribest Hospice Inc.

For-Profit5 years operating

Gardena, California — Los Angeles County

Ameribest Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice provider that scores above average overall, ranking in the 45th percentile in California. They perform particularly well in family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in this area. Worth noting: their rate of visits in a patient's final days is below the state average and their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Above Average

Above 45% of hospices in California

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

1 measure not reported

Visits in last days of life11.5

State avg: 28.3

Pain screening99.4

State avg: 90.9

Pain assessment61.7

State avg: 90.9

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 90.9

Breathing difficulty treatment99.2

State avg: 90.9

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the California CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)78
Would recommend81
Timely care73
Team communication79
Respect88
Emotional & spiritual support88
Symptom management73
Caregiver training73
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 90.9

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 90.9

7

HCI Score

out of 10

45%

Percentile

in California

#1190

State Rank

in California

HCI composite score7

State avg: 8.4

HIS composite score87.3

State avg: 90.9

Continuous care / inpatient days1.1
Gaps in nursing visits93.8
Nurse care minutes per day8.5

About this provider

Ameribest Hospice Inc. performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in California.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
7 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
1.1
Gaps in nursing visits
93.8
Nurse care minutes per day
8.5
Visits near death
94.1
Per-beneficiary spending
$29173

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
87.3
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
99.4
Pain assessment
61.7
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
99.2
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
11.5%
Nurse care minutes / day
8.5
Per-beneficiary spending
$29173
Avg daily census
20 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
21%
Heart disease
29%
Respiratory
18%
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
A11505
CMS Region
9

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Gardena, CA 90249

(818) 249-1111