About Angels Care Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Angels Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Wichita, KS, serving patients and families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Angels Care Hospice has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Angels Care Hospice serves an average of 40 patients per day, covering 71 ZIP codes across its service area. 64% 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. 7 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Wichita, 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
98.3%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
99.1%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
96.3%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
95.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Angels Care Hospice'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.
60.2% of Angels Care Hospice'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
91.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
15.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
34.8%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
23.2%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
5.4%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
1.8%
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
$18,897
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Angels Care Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (30%), followed by dementia (30%), cancer (17%), respiratory disease (17%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Angels Care Hospice delivers 64% of its care in patients' homes, with 20% in assisted living settings, 7% in skilled nursing settings, 6% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 40 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Angels Care Hospice
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Angels Care Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Angels Care Hospice?
Angels Care 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 Angels Care Hospice primarily treat?
Angels Care Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (30%), dementia (30%), cancer (17%), respiratory disease (17%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Angels Care Hospice provide care?
Angels Care Hospice provides care in patient's home (64%), assisted living (20%), skilled nursing (7%), nursing facility (6%).
How large is Angels Care Hospice?
Angels Care Hospice serves an average of 40 patients per day and covers 71 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Angels Care Hospice?
7 physicians are affiliated with Angels Care Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·