Hospice
Melodia Hospice
Hospice in Fremont, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 42840 CHRISTY ST, SUITE 102 |
| City | Fremont |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94538 |
| County | ALAMEDA |
| Phone | (888) 635-6347 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | A11566 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Certification | Medicare-certified hospice (CMS) |
| Care types | hospice |
| Services offered | hospice care |
| Palliative services basis | Not determinable from the CMS Hospice General Information file (no palliative field); left unset rather than guessed. Hospice records carry this flag when a source shows a palliative program. |
| CMS quality note | CMS publishes hospice quality (HIS/CAHPS) measures per provider in the separate Hospice - Provider Data file; no quality value is carried in the General Information file used for this record, so none is stated here. |
Melodia Hospice is in 42840 CHRISTY ST, SUITE 102, Fremont, CA 94538. Phone: (888) 635-6347. Ownership: For-Profit. It is a Medicare-certified hospice listed in the CMS Hospice General Information file. CMS HIS composite process measure score: 83.19.
Melodia Care Hospice provides hospice and palliative care for people facing serious illness, including nursing care, spiritual and emotional care, and music therapy, with care at home, intensive comfort care, inpatient care, and respite care. Care is given in private homes, assisted living communities, and long-term care settings across the 10 counties it serves. Its site states that Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover palliative care services. Families can reach the team by phone at 1-888-635-6347.
More about this provider
| Melodia Care Hospice, founded in 2020, says it brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to individuals and families facing serious illnesses, treating each patient as a valued family member. It provides hospice and palliative care focused on management of symptoms such as pain and anxiety and improved quality of life, serving 10 counties from its Fremont base. | |
| Services and programs | Hospice care and palliative care. Homepage lists nursing care, spiritual & emotional care, and music therapy, and the four levels of hospice care: hospice care at home, intensive comfort care, inpatient care, and respite care. Palliative care is provided at home with regular team visits, coordination with the patient's primary physician, medication management, pain and symptom control, emotional and psychological support, help with medical decisions, and support for family members and caregivers. |
| Who it serves | Individuals and families facing serious illnesses. Care is provided wherever it is needed — in private homes, assisted living communities, or long-term care settings — across 10 counties. Palliative care is described as appropriate for virtually any serious or chronic illness, including cancer, congestive heart failure, COPD, kidney failure, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, ALS, multiple myeloma, and pulmonary fibrosis. |
| Payment types it states | The palliative care page states: Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover palliative care services, with coverage details varying by plan. |
| Accreditation | Accredited by The Joint Commission, stated on the About Us page as a recognition of dedication to safe and high-quality care, meeting and exceeding national standards in patient safety, clinical excellence, and operational integrity. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: 1-888 635-6347 (shown on the homepage, About Us, and palliative care pages). The palliative care page states the team provides around-the-clock support by phone. |
| Website | http://www.melodiacare.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Census | 52 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Home | 55 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| CHC/GIP provided (% days) | 52 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Cancer | 11 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Stroke | 9 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care only | No | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Visits near death (% decedents) | 13 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Care Index Overall Score | 9 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Nursing Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Dementia | 39 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in All other locations | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) | 48 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life | 9.8 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) | 42 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Assisted Living Facility | 24 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Skilled Nursing Facility | 22 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) | 63 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Per-beneficiary spending (U.S. dollars $) | 98 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Other Conditions | 15 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospice Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment | 93.75 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospital Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Respiratory disease | 11 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment | 84.62 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% minutes) | 20 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 1 (% live discharges) | 56 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 2 (% live discharges) | 85 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Circulatory/heart disease | 17 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care and other levels of care | Yes | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure | 83.19 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient) | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care days (minutes) | 52 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen | 88.57 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient enrolled in Medicare Advantage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| EMO_REL_MBV | Not Applicable | |
| Family caregiver survey rating | Not Applicable | |
| The hospice team always communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually communicated well | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 7 or 8 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always provided timely help | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 9 or 10 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually provided timely help | Not Available | |
| YES, they would probably recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 6 or lower | Not Available | |
| YES, they would definitely recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never provided timely help | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The patient always got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The patient usually got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team provided the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available | |
| The patient sometimes or never got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The hospice team did |not| provide the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available |
Who pays for hospice?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What Medicare hospice covers and what you may still pay
- Hospice Room and Board in a Nursing Home: Who Pays?
Hospice guide · Paying for care
Other hospice in ALAMEDA County
- Anodyne Hospice Care Llc — Fremont
- Home Connect Hospice, Llc — Fremont
- Life Springs Hospice Care — Fremont
Common questions about Melodia Hospice
Where is Melodia Hospice located?
Melodia Hospice is at 42840 CHRISTY ST, SUITE 102, Fremont, California 94538.
What care and services does Melodia Hospice offer?
Melodia Hospice offers hospice, hospice care.
Is Melodia Hospice Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified hospice (CMS).
How do I contact Melodia Hospice?
Call Melodia Hospice at (888) 635-6347.
How much does hospice cost?
Medicare pays the hospice agency for your care. You pay no deductible. You pay up to $5 for each pain or symptom drug you get as an outpatient. You pay 5% of the Medicare-approved cost for a short inpatient respite stay. Most families pay little or nothing for hospice care itself. See our guide to hospice care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare Part A pays for hospice when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course. You choose comfort care over care to cure the illness. Hospice is paid by Original Medicare even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan. Your Advantage plan still covers care that is not part of the hospice benefit.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is comfort care that can start at any stage of a serious illness. You can get it while you still get treatment to cure the illness. Hospice is palliative care for the end of life. It starts when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live, and you stop treatment aimed at a cure.
Who else pays for hospice besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for hospice in most states for people who qualify. The VA covers hospice for veterans. Most private health plans and long-term care insurance plans cover hospice too. Many hospices also give care to people who cannot pay.