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Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1500 West Elk Avenue Suite 110, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Other
33 Years Certified
398 Patients/Day

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1500 West Elk Avenue Suite 110
Elizabethton, TN 37643

About Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company

Hospice overview and quality summary

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company is an hospice care provider in Elizabethton, TN, serving patients and families in Carter County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1993, Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company has provided 33 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company serves an average of 398 patients per day, covering 63 ZIP codes across its service area. 65% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating based on caregiver survey results, reflecting strong satisfaction across communication, symptom management, and emotional support. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 7 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Elizabethton, TN, 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 Rating4/5 Stars
OwnershipOther
Certified Since1993
CountyCarter
Avg Daily Census398 patients
Service Area63 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors7

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

4of 5

Very Good

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company has earned a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers. This rating reflects above-average satisfaction across emotional support, symptom management, team communication, and respect. This places Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company among the higher-rated hospice providers serving families in Elizabethton, TN.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
84%

84% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Above Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

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

99.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

99.8%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

99.7%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company'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.

79.9% of Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company'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

95.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

11.8

Natl: 13.4

45th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

9.3%

Natl: 9.2%

64th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

46.5%

Natl: 55.4%

42th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

10.4%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

31.3%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

12.3%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.1%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$13,410

Natl: $16,971

25th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (29%), followed by cancer (25%), cardiovascular disease (18%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%), stroke (4%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia29%
Cancer25%
Cardiovascular Disease18%
Other Conditions15%
Respiratory Disease11%
Stroke4%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company delivers 65% of its care in patients' homes, with 24% in nursing facility settings, 10% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 398 patients per day.

Patient's Home

65%

Nursing Facility

24%

Assisted Living

10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company

What is the CMS rating for Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company?

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company has a 4-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company primarily treat?

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company's patient population includes dementia (29%), cancer (25%), cardiovascular disease (18%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%), stroke (4%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company provide care?

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company provides care in patient's home (65%), nursing facility (24%), assisted living (10%).

How large is Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company?

Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company serves an average of 398 patients per day and covers 63 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company?

7 physicians are affiliated with Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·