About A Peaceful Journey Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
A Peaceful Journey Hospice is an hospice care provider in Aurora, CO.
A Peaceful Journey Hospice serves an average of 12 patients per day. 9% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 5 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Aurora, CO, 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
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
97.4%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
85.7%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
73.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
A Peaceful Journey Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
85.0% of A Peaceful Journey Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
100%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
9.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
13.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
75%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
40%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
10%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$21,388
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
A Peaceful Journey Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (29%), followed by other conditions (29%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
A Peaceful Journey Hospice delivers 9% of its care in patients' homes, with 91% in assisted living settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 12 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at A Peaceful Journey Hospice
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About A Peaceful Journey Hospice
What is the CMS rating for A Peaceful Journey Hospice?
A Peaceful Journey Hospice 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 Peaceful Journey Hospice primarily treat?
A Peaceful Journey Hospice's patient population includes dementia (29%), other conditions (29%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does A Peaceful Journey Hospice provide care?
A Peaceful Journey Hospice provides care in assisted living (91%), patient's home (9%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is A Peaceful Journey Hospice?
A Peaceful Journey Hospice serves an average of 12 patients per day and covers 9 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with A Peaceful Journey Hospice?
5 physicians are affiliated with A Peaceful Journey Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·