About Amberwell Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Amberwell Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Atchison, KS, serving patients and families in Atchison County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1992, Amberwell Hospice has provided 34 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Amberwell Hospice serves an average of 5 patients per day, covering 11 ZIP codes across its service area. 79% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Atchison, KS, 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
91.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
0.0% of Amberwell 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
0%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
0
Natl: 13.4
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
100%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
33.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
33.3%
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
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
$9,659
Natl: $16,971
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Amberwell Hospice delivers 79% of its care in patients' homes, with 21% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 5 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Amberwell Hospice
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Amberwell Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Amberwell Hospice?
Amberwell 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 Amberwell Hospice primarily treat?
Patient population data is not currently available for Amberwell Hospice.
Where does Amberwell Hospice provide care?
Amberwell Hospice provides care in patient's home (79%), nursing facility (21%).
How large is Amberwell Hospice?
Amberwell Hospice serves an average of 5 patients per day and covers 11 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Amberwell Hospice?
3 physicians are affiliated with Amberwell Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·