Kaiser Foundation Hospitals solidifies its position as a leading healthcare provider in California’s hospice sector by affiliating with 14 facilities according to the latest CMS update. This presence highlights its strategic emphasis on expanding healthcare services within the state, particularly in end-of-life care solutions.
Kaiser operates several facilities across the United States. In California, it affiliates with 68 facilities, covering various healthcare sectors. Its reach extends to Hawaii, affiliating with nine facilities and Oregon with three, indicating a strategic presence beyond its primary state.
Regarding facility ownership, Kaiser holds 46 facilities under full ownership out of a total of 80, demonstrating dominant control and minimal shares for other ownership levels. This count is based on the latest CMS data reflecting the number of facilities affiliated with each ownership entity.
In California’s hospice care landscape, notable competitors include Bristol Hospice and Cornerstone Healthcare, with 14 and 12 facilities, respectively. Other key players, including Encompass Health and Amedisys, further diversify the competitive hospice care ecosystem.
Beyond hospice care, Kaiser engages in hospital care, home health and critical access hospital services. This sector diversification enables it to meet a wide range of healthcare needs, solidifying its role as a substantial player in the Western U.S. healthcare industry.
