About Blue Sky Hospice, Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Mesa, AZ, serving patients and families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2019, Blue Sky Hospice, Inc has provided 7 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc serves an average of 10 patients per day, covering 41 ZIP codes across its service area. 68% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Mesa, AZ, 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
97.7%
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
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
97.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc'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.
50.0% of Blue Sky Hospice, Inc'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
90%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
10.8
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
70%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
3.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
51.9%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
3.7%
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
$15,696
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (27%), followed by dementia (22%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc delivers 68% of its care in patients' homes, with 17% in assisted living settings, 14% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 10 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Blue Sky Hospice, Inc
What is the CMS rating for Blue Sky Hospice, Inc?
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc 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 Blue Sky Hospice, Inc primarily treat?
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc's patient population includes other conditions (27%), dementia (22%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Blue Sky Hospice, Inc provide care?
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc provides care in patient's home (68%), assisted living (17%), skilled nursing (14%).
How large is Blue Sky Hospice, Inc?
Blue Sky Hospice, Inc serves an average of 10 patients per day and covers 41 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Blue Sky Hospice, Inc?
1 physicians are affiliated with Blue Sky Hospice, Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·