About Ability Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Ability Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Mesa, AZ, serving patients and families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area.
Ability Hospice serves an average of 36 patients per day. 33% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Mesa, AZ, 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
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Ability 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.
28.6% of Ability Hospice'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
90%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
6.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
4.6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
78.5%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
1.6%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
54%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
7.9%
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
$26,272
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Ability Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (45%), followed by other conditions (26%), respiratory disease (11%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Ability Hospice delivers 33% of its care in patients' homes, with 65% in assisted living settings, 2% in nursing facility 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 36 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Ability Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Ability Hospice?
Ability 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 Ability Hospice primarily treat?
Ability Hospice's patient population includes dementia (45%), other conditions (26%), respiratory disease (11%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Ability Hospice provide care?
Ability Hospice provides care in assisted living (65%), patient's home (33%), nursing facility (2%).
How large is Ability Hospice?
Ability Hospice serves an average of 36 patients per day and covers 1 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Ability Hospice?
1 physicians are affiliated with Ability Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·