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Apex Hospice

8241 South Walker Avenue, Suite 152, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

For-Profit
33 Years Certified
49 Patients/Day

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8241 South Walker Avenue, Suite 152
Oklahoma City, OK 73139

About Apex Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Apex Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Oklahoma City, OK, serving patients and families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1993, Apex Hospice has provided 33 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Apex Hospice serves an average of 49 patients per day, covering 60 ZIP codes across its service area. 96% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Oklahoma City, OK, 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 Since1993
CountyOklahoma
Avg Daily Census49 patients
Service Area60 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
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

97.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

93.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Below 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

96.5%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

90.4%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

94.1%

Natl: 93.2%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

84.2%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Apex Hospice'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.

48.0% of Apex Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

97.2%

Natl: 89.5%

81th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.1

Natl: 13.4

59th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

4%

Natl: 9.2%

8th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

34.6%

Natl: 55.4%

26th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.3%

Natl: 7.2%

50th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

25%

Natl: 40%

21th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

17.2%

Natl: 8%

89th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.1%

Natl: 2.3%

76th pctl

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

$14,807

Natl: $16,971

32th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Apex Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (27%), followed by cancer (22%), dementia (16%), cardiovascular disease (14%), respiratory disease (14%), stroke (8%).

Other Conditions27%
Cancer22%
Dementia16%
Cardiovascular Disease14%
Respiratory Disease14%
Stroke8%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Apex Hospice delivers 96% of its care in patients' homes, with 2% in nursing facility settings, 2% 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 49 patients per day.

Patient's Home

96%

Nursing Facility

2%

Assisted Living

2%

Doctors at Apex Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Apex Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Apex Hospice?

Apex 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 Apex Hospice primarily treat?

Apex Hospice's patient population includes other conditions (27%), cancer (22%), dementia (16%), cardiovascular disease (14%), respiratory disease (14%), stroke (8%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Apex Hospice provide care?

Apex Hospice provides care in patient's home (96%), nursing facility (2%), assisted living (2%).

How large is Apex Hospice?

Apex Hospice serves an average of 49 patients per day and covers 60 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Apex Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Apex Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·