About Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice is an hospice care provider in Childress, TX, serving patients and families in Childress County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1996, Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice has provided 30 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice serves an average of 9 patients per day. 70% 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. 7 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Childress, TX, 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
93.5%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
93.5%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
78.3%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
95.5%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
93.5%
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
73.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Childress Regional Medical Center 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.
48.6% of Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice'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
97%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
7.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
60%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
56.3%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
6.3%
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
2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$15,641
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (33%). 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
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice delivers 70% of its care in patients' homes, with 12% in assisted living settings, 11% in hospital settings, 6% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 9 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Hospital
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice?
Childress Regional Medical Center 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 Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice primarily treat?
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice's patient population includes cancer (33%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice provide care?
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice provides care in patient's home (70%), assisted living (12%), hospital (11%), skilled nursing (6%).
How large is Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice?
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice serves an average of 9 patients per day and covers 10 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice?
7 physicians are affiliated with Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·