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Hospice Care

Benton County Hospice

1238 Commercial, Warsaw, MO 65355

Other
30 Years Certified
14 Patients/Day

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1238 Commercial
Warsaw, MO 65355

About Benton County Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Benton County Hospice is an hospice care provider in Warsaw, MO, serving patients and families in Benton County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1996, Benton County Hospice has provided 30 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Benton County Hospice serves an average of 14 patients per day, covering 21 ZIP codes across its service area. 83% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Warsaw, MO, 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
OwnershipOther
Certified Since1996
CountyBenton
Avg Daily Census14 patients
Service Area21 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors4

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
96%

96% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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
91%

91% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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
89%

89% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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
85%

85% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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
90%

90% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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
92%

92% of caregivers gave Benton County Hospice 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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.6%

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

98.6%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

96.4%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

92.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

93.2%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Benton County Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 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.

31.3% of Benton County 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

91%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

16.9

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.4%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

3.7%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

27.8%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,832

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Benton County Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (46%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer46%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Benton County Hospice delivers 83% of its care in patients' homes, with 17% in skilled nursing 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 14 patients per day.

Patient's Home

83%

Skilled Nursing

17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Benton County Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Benton County Hospice?

Benton County 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 Benton County Hospice primarily treat?

Benton County Hospice's patient population includes cancer (46%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Benton County Hospice provide care?

Benton County Hospice provides care in patient's home (83%), skilled nursing (17%).

How large is Benton County Hospice?

Benton County Hospice serves an average of 14 patients per day and covers 21 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Benton County Hospice?

4 physicians are affiliated with Benton County Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·