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BLOSSOM RIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC
NPI 1245588581
Hospice Care, Community Based in Sacramento, CA

Active since August 16, 2012CLIA 05D2045848 · Waiver
3/5
Patient Care Rating
520 9TH ST STE 240, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814(800) 991-6147(916) 382-7683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2023, Jun 13, 2023, Aug 25, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BLOSSOM RIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC (NPI 1245588581) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Sacramento, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 20, 2026 and lists John Saruwatari, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245588581
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameBLOSSOM RIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY LLC
Location Address520 9TH ST STE 240Sacramento, CA 95814-1327
Mailing Address520 9th St Ste 240Sacramento, CA 95814-1327 · (800) 991-6147 · Fax (916) 382-7683
Phone(800) 991-6147
Fax(916) 382-7683
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn SaruwatariCfo · (800) 991-6147
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1245588581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Also ListedHome HealthTaxonomy 251E00000X
520 9TH ST STE 240, Sacramento, CA 95814
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CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2045848

Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency · Sacramento, CA
Active · expires Aug 20, 2026
CLIA Number05D2045848
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateAugust 21, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 20, 2026
Laboratory DirectorThomas W. Hopkins MD
Laboratory Phone(800) 991-6147
Laboratory LocationBlossom Ridge Home Health Agency520 9th St, Ste 240, Sacramento, CA 95814
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency (CMS certification number 059471), from CMS Care Compare.

Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency

Home health agency · Sacramento, CA
3/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number059471
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 27, 2013
Phone(800) 991-6147
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
88.6%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
83.8%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
86.7%
Patients who got better at bathing
84.3%
Patients whose breathing improved
84.3%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
82.9%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
81.2%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
93.5%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.8%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.1%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
2,254 of 2,802 patient episodes · observed rate 80.44%
86.41% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
1,864 patient stays · observed rate 4.24%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.02% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.91
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Blossom Ridge Hospice (CMS certification number 751577), from CMS Care Compare.

Blossom Ridge Hospice

Hospice · Sacramento, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number751577
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 14, 2014
Average Daily Census76patients per day on average
Location520 9th Street, Suite 240Sacramento, CA 95814 · Sacramento County
Phone(800) 991-6147
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home43%
Assisted living facility40%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility16%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
26%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
304 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
304 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
304 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
189 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
304 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
233 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
304 patient stays
99%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
429 patient stays
49.7%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 16
27.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 94
16%
Late live discharges
National percentile 47
38.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 48
6.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 86
4.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 81
$23,019
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 76
15.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 52
8.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 59
94.5%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LHC CALIFORNIA HOME HEALTH I, LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
520 9TH ST STE 240
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Sacramento County (800) 991-6147
THUY THI PHAN
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
520 9TH ST STE 240
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Sacramento County (800) 991-6147
LHC CALIFORNIA HOME HEALTH I, LLC
Home Health
520 9TH ST STE 240
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Sacramento County (916) 382-7683

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC is 1245588581. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2012.

Where is Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC located?

Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC is located at 520 9th St Ste 240, Sacramento, CA 95814. The listed phone number is (800) 991-6147.

What is Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2045848) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 20, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since March 27, 2013.

What quality rating does Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC have?

CMS rates Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency 3 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blossom Ridge Home Health Agency LLC was last updated on November 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.