About Chapters Health Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Chapters Health Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Marathon, FL, serving patients and families in Monroe County and the surrounding area.
Chapters Health Hospice serves an average of 15 patients per day. 81% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Marathon, FL, 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
100.0%
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%
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
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Chapters Health 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.
73.0% of Chapters Health 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
96.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
25.4
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
12.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
42.3%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
22.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
2.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
15%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
7.5%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.9%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$9,182
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Chapters Health Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (36%), followed by cardiovascular disease (17%), dementia (16%), respiratory disease (13%), stroke (11%), other conditions (10%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Chapters Health Hospice delivers 81% of its care in patients' homes, with 11% in nursing facility settings, 8% 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 15 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Doctors at Chapters Health Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Chapters Health Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Chapters Health Hospice?
Chapters Health 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 Chapters Health Hospice primarily treat?
Chapters Health Hospice's patient population includes cancer (36%), cardiovascular disease (17%), dementia (16%), respiratory disease (13%), stroke (11%), other conditions (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Chapters Health Hospice provide care?
Chapters Health Hospice provides care in patient's home (81%), nursing facility (11%), assisted living (8%).
How large is Chapters Health Hospice?
Chapters Health Hospice serves an average of 15 patients per day and covers 8 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Chapters Health Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Chapters Health Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·