About Bristol Hospice Madison
Hospice overview and quality summary
Bristol Hospice Madison is a for-profit hospice care provider in Madison, WI, serving patients and families in Dane County and the surrounding area.
Bristol Hospice Madison serves an average of 75 patients per day, covering 34 ZIP codes across its service area. 31% 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. 11 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Madison, WI, 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
99.6%
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
99.4%
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
99.2%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Bristol Hospice Madison'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.
80.1% of Bristol Hospice Madison'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
98.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
58.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
27.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
16.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
6.3%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.1%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$21,379
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Bristol Hospice Madison's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (34%), followed by cancer (16%), other conditions (16%), dementia (15%), stroke (13%), respiratory disease (9%). Heart failure is one of the leading diagnoses for hospice admission nationwide, and a high proportion of cardiac patients is typical of most hospice programs.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Bristol Hospice Madison delivers 31% of its care in patients' homes, with 59% in assisted living settings, 9% in nursing facility settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 75 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Bristol Hospice Madison
11 affiliated physicians
Dr. Mon Yee, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Rolf Poser, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ann Braus, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Bhanu Sankineni, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Susan Ferguson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Nimira Jina, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. James Bigham, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Timothy Deering, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Douglas Hobson, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Gerald Pankratz, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Megan Kuikman, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bristol Hospice Madison
What is the CMS rating for Bristol Hospice Madison?
Bristol Hospice Madison 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 Bristol Hospice Madison primarily treat?
Bristol Hospice Madison's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (34%), cancer (16%), other conditions (16%), dementia (15%), stroke (13%), respiratory disease (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Bristol Hospice Madison provide care?
Bristol Hospice Madison provides care in assisted living (59%), patient's home (31%), nursing facility (9%).
How large is Bristol Hospice Madison?
Bristol Hospice Madison serves an average of 75 patients per day and covers 34 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Bristol Hospice Madison?
11 physicians are affiliated with Bristol Hospice Madison.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·