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A Caring Touch Home Health Services

4000 South Medford Drive Suite 9w, Lufkin, TX 75901

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
95 Patients/Day

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4000 South Medford Drive Suite 9w
Lufkin, TX 75901

About A Caring Touch Home Health Services

Hospice overview and quality summary

A Caring Touch Home Health Services is a for-profit hospice care provider in Lufkin, TX, serving patients and families in Angelina County and the surrounding area.

A Caring Touch Home Health Services serves an average of 95 patients per day, covering 76 ZIP codes across its service area. 100% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 6 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Lufkin, TX, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2021
CountyAngelina
Avg Daily Census95 patients
Service Area76 ZIP codes
HCI Score6/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

98.5%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

96.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

97.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

99.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

96.1%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

69.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

85.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

6/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

A Caring Touch Home Health Services's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 6 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

20.7% of A Caring Touch Home Health Services's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

71.3%

Natl: 89.5%

8th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

7.1

Natl: 13.4

5th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

11.3%

Natl: 9.2%

77th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

85.4%

Natl: 55.4%

92th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

7.2%

Natl: 7.2%

56th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

29.2%

Natl: 40%

29th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

2.6%

Natl: 8%

25th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0.5%

Natl: 2.3%

46th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$27,983

Natl: $16,971

88th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

A Caring Touch Home Health Services's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (26%), followed by cardiovascular disease (24%), stroke (18%), respiratory disease (15%), other conditions (13%), cancer (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia26%
Cardiovascular Disease24%
Stroke18%
Respiratory Disease15%
Other Conditions13%
Cancer9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

A Caring Touch Home Health Services delivers 100% of its care in patients' homes. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 95 patients per day.

Patient's Home

100%

Doctors at A Caring Touch Home Health Services

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About A Caring Touch Home Health Services

What is the CMS rating for A Caring Touch Home Health Services?

A Caring Touch Home Health Services does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does A Caring Touch Home Health Services primarily treat?

A Caring Touch Home Health Services's patient population includes dementia (26%), cardiovascular disease (24%), stroke (18%), respiratory disease (15%), other conditions (13%), cancer (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does A Caring Touch Home Health Services provide care?

A Caring Touch Home Health Services provides care in patient's home (100%).

How large is A Caring Touch Home Health Services?

A Caring Touch Home Health Services serves an average of 95 patients per day and covers 76 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with A Caring Touch Home Health Services?

1 physicians are affiliated with A Caring Touch Home Health Services.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·