About Community Care Hospice Llc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Community Care Hospice Llc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Mcpherson, KS, serving patients and families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Community Care Hospice Llc has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Community Care Hospice Llc serves an average of 15 patients per day, covering 27 ZIP codes across its service area. 7% 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. 9 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Mcpherson, KS, 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
97.1%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
98.6%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
96.6%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
95.2%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
94.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Community Care Hospice Llc'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.
76.8% of Community Care Hospice Llc'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
99%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
16.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
9.1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
19%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
62.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
12.5%
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
$12,637
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Community Care Hospice Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (30%), followed by dementia (24%), cancer (17%), stroke (15%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Community Care Hospice Llc delivers 7% of its care in patients' homes, with 84% in nursing facility settings, 9% in assisted living 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 15 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Doctors at Community Care Hospice Llc
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Alisa Schmidt, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Marla Ullom Minnich, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Troy Holdeman, MD
Family Practice
Dr. James Ratzlaff, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Gerhard Fast, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Paul Ullom-minnich, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Mark Yackley, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Trenton Vaneaton, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Geri Hart, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Community Care Hospice Llc
What is the CMS rating for Community Care Hospice Llc?
Community Care Hospice Llc 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 Community Care Hospice Llc primarily treat?
Community Care Hospice Llc's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (30%), dementia (24%), cancer (17%), stroke (15%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Community Care Hospice Llc provide care?
Community Care Hospice Llc provides care in nursing facility (84%), assisted living (9%), patient's home (7%).
How large is Community Care Hospice Llc?
Community Care Hospice Llc serves an average of 15 patients per day and covers 27 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Community Care Hospice Llc?
9 physicians are affiliated with Community Care Hospice Llc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·