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HIGH QUALITY HOSPICE CARE
NPI 1659674547
Hospice Care, Community Based in Torrance, CA

Active since December 15, 2010CLIA 05D2025027 · Waiver
2/5
Patient Care Rating
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 304, TORRANCE, CA 90503(310) 543-4679(310) 543-4690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About High Quality Hospice Care NPPES

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

HIGH QUALITY HOSPICE CARE (NPI 1659674547) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Torrance, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 30, 2027 and lists Elizabeth L Lagleva, Adm/dpcs, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659674547
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHIGH QUALITY HOSPICE CARE
Location Address21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 304Torrance, CA 90503-7009
Mailing Address21707 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 304Torrance, CA 90503-7009 · (310) 543-4679 · Fax (310) 543-4690
Phone(310) 543-4679
Fax(310) 543-4690
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElizabeth L LaglevaAdm/dpcs · (310) 543-4679
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1659674547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 550001759
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90503
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Other Identifiers 1

Other551672CA · Medicare Provider Number

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 05D2025027

High Qualtiy Hospice Care · Torrance, CA
Active · expires May 30, 2027
CLIA Number05D2025027
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 31, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMerlyn Asuncion, MD
Laboratory Phone(310) 543-4679
Laboratory LocationHigh Qualtiy Hospice Care21707 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 304, Torrance, CA 90503
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 High Quality Home Health Agency, Inc (CMS certification number 058346), from CMS Care Compare.

High Quality Home Health Agency, Inc

Home health agency · Torrance, CA
2/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number058346
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 5, 2006
Phone(323) 954-8102
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
89.1%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
58.6%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
60.3%
Patients who got better at bathing
57.5%
Patients whose breathing improved
79.4%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
49.2%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
66.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
59.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
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
110 of 147 patient episodes · observed rate 74.83%
84.22% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
67 patient stays · observed rate 5.97%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 261 episodes
0.99
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 High Quality Hospice Care (CMS certification number 551672), from CMS Care Compare.

High Quality Hospice Care

Hospice · Torrance, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number551672
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 24, 2012
Average Daily Census50patients per day on average
Location21707 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 304Torrance, CA 90503 · Los Angeles County
Phone(310) 543-4679
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
Home100%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations0%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
25%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
25%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
15%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
104 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
104 patient stays
97.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
104 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
104 patient stays
91.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
104 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
34 patient stays
94.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
104 patient stays
86.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
74 patient stays
13.5%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 52
57%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 80
51.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 25
2.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 79
3.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 91
$27,139
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 86
16.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 97
23.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 69
95.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MS. JULIA MARIE MATTSON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (213) 745-6434
ZOEY BOND
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 543-9900
NICOLE HIVELY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 543-9900
ROSE MARIE ORTIZ
Counselor
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 300
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 543-9900
1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
Counselor (Mental Health)
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 300
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 543-9900
CITY OF ANGELS HOME HEALTH, INC.
Home Health
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 202
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 303-7909
MONICA PEARL O'MALLEY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 543-9900
LISA RIVO PETERSON PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
21707 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SUITE 304
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 406-3320

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 High Quality Hospice Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for High Quality Hospice Care is 1659674547. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2010.

Where is High Quality Hospice Care located?

High Quality Hospice Care is located at 21707 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 304, Torrance, CA 90503. The listed phone number is (310) 543-4679.

What is High Quality Hospice Care's specialty?

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

Does High Quality Hospice Care hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2025027) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is High Quality Hospice Care a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. High Quality Home Health Agency, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since December 5, 2006.

What quality rating does High Quality Hospice Care have?

CMS rates High Quality Home Health Agency, Inc 2 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 High Quality Hospice Care was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.