About Advanced Hospice Care
Hospice overview and quality summary
Advanced Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Saginaw, MI, serving patients and families in Saginaw County and the surrounding area.
Advanced Hospice Care serves an average of 11 patients per day. 90% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Saginaw, MI, 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
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
80.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Advanced Hospice Care's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 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.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
90.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
7.2
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
16.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
88.9%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
2.6%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
44.7%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
2.6%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.5%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$20,097
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Advanced Hospice Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (37%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Advanced Hospice Care delivers 90% of its care in patients' homes, with 9% in skilled nursing settings, 1% in assisted living settings. 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 11 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Doctors at Advanced Hospice Care
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Advanced Hospice Care
What is the CMS rating for Advanced Hospice Care?
Advanced Hospice Care 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 Advanced Hospice Care primarily treat?
Advanced Hospice Care's patient population includes dementia (37%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Advanced Hospice Care provide care?
Advanced Hospice Care provides care in patient's home (90%), skilled nursing (9%), assisted living (1%).
How large is Advanced Hospice Care?
Advanced Hospice Care serves an average of 11 patients per day and covers 10 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Advanced Hospice Care?
2 physicians are affiliated with Advanced Hospice Care.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·