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Advanced Hospice Of Colorado

1800 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012

For-Profit
8 Years Certified
20 Patients/Day

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1800 S Potomac St
Aurora, CO 80012

About Advanced Hospice Of Colorado

Hospice overview and quality summary

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado is a for-profit hospice care provider in Aurora, CO, serving patients and families in Arapahoe County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Advanced Hospice Of Colorado has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado serves an average of 20 patients per day, covering 49 ZIP codes across its service area. 77% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 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

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2018
CountyArapahoe
Avg Daily Census20 patients
Service Area49 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

96.2%

Natl: 94.8%

Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

89.7%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

90.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.

70.2% of Advanced Hospice Of Colorado'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

95.2%

Natl: 89.5%

63th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.6

Natl: 13.4

31th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.2%

Natl: 9.2%

17th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

33.7%

Natl: 55.4%

25th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.5%

Natl: 7.2%

37th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

22.7%

Natl: 40%

17th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

13.6%

Natl: 8%

79th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.1%

Natl: 0.6%

67th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$17,293

Natl: $16,971

46th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (24%), followed by respiratory disease (22%), dementia (16%), stroke (16%), other conditions (16%).

Cardiovascular Disease24%
Respiratory Disease22%
Dementia16%
Stroke16%
Other Conditions16%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 15% in assisted living settings, 6% in skilled nursing settings, 3% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 20 patients per day.

Patient's Home

77%

Assisted Living

15%

Skilled Nursing

6%

Nursing Facility

3%

Doctors at Advanced Hospice Of Colorado

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Advanced Hospice Of Colorado

What is the CMS rating for Advanced Hospice Of Colorado?

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado 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 Of Colorado primarily treat?

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (24%), respiratory disease (22%), dementia (16%), stroke (16%), other conditions (16%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Advanced Hospice Of Colorado provide care?

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado provides care in patient's home (77%), assisted living (15%), skilled nursing (6%), nursing facility (3%).

How large is Advanced Hospice Of Colorado?

Advanced Hospice Of Colorado serves an average of 20 patients per day and covers 49 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Advanced Hospice Of Colorado?

1 physicians are affiliated with Advanced Hospice Of Colorado.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·