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Central Valley Hospice

152 West 1500 North, Nephi, UT 84648

For-Profit
23 Years Certified
4 Patients/Day

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152 West 1500 North
Nephi, UT 84648

About Central Valley Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Central Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Nephi, UT, serving patients and families in Juab County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2003, Central Valley Hospice has provided 23 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Central Valley Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day, covering 14 ZIP codes across its service area. 79% 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. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Nephi, UT, 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 Since2003
CountyJuab
Avg Daily Census4 patients
Service Area14 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors4

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

92.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

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

97.5%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

92.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

82.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Central Valley 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.

76.2% of Central Valley 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

100%

Natl: 89.5%

100th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

18.9

Natl: 13.4

93th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

10.6%

Natl: 9.2%

73th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

21.4%

Natl: 55.4%

12th pctl

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

0%

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%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.8%

Natl: 0.6%

88th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$6,621

Natl: $16,971

2th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Central Valley Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (41%), followed by other conditions (37%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer41%
Other Conditions37%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Central Valley Hospice delivers 79% of its care in patients' homes, with 19% in assisted living settings, 2% in hospital settings. The hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day.

Patient's Home

79%

Assisted Living

19%

Hospital

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Central Valley Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Central Valley Hospice?

Central Valley 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 Central Valley Hospice primarily treat?

Central Valley Hospice's patient population includes cancer (41%), other conditions (37%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Central Valley Hospice provide care?

Central Valley Hospice provides care in patient's home (79%), assisted living (19%), hospital (2%).

How large is Central Valley Hospice?

Central Valley Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day and covers 14 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Central Valley Hospice?

4 physicians are affiliated with Central Valley Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·