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Compassus - Greater Manchester

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

170 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110

Other
19 Years Certified
94 Patients/Day

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170 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110

About Compassus - Greater Manchester

Hospice overview and quality summary

Compassus - Greater Manchester is an hospice care provider in Bedford, NH, serving patients and families in Hillsboro County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2007, Compassus - Greater Manchester has provided 19 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Compassus - Greater Manchester serves an average of 94 patients per day, covering 86 ZIP codes across its service area. 9% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Compassus - Greater Manchester holds a 1-star CMS rating based on caregiver surveys. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 7 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Bedford, NH, 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 Rating1/5 Stars
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2007
CountyHillsboro
Avg Daily Census94 patients
Service Area86 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors7

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

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CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Compassus - Greater Manchester has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS, based on caregiver survey results. Families in Bedford, NH considering this hospice should review the detailed survey results below and discuss quality measures with the care team.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Below Average
83%

83% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Below Average
63%

63% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Below Average
69%

69% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
60%

60% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
52%

52% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Below Average
68%

68% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
74%

74% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

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

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Compassus - Greater Manchester'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.

75.7% of Compassus - Greater Manchester'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

93%

Natl: 89.5%

46th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

9.5

Natl: 13.4

20th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8.6%

Natl: 9.2%

58th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

69.2%

Natl: 55.4%

73th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.8%

Natl: 7.2%

53th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

33.9%

Natl: 40%

42th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

11.9%

Natl: 8%

73th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.4%

Natl: 2.3%

79th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$18,838

Natl: $16,971

55th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Compassus - Greater Manchester's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (31%), followed by stroke (24%), cardiovascular disease (15%), other conditions (13%), cancer (10%), respiratory disease (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia31%
Stroke24%
Cardiovascular Disease15%
Other Conditions13%
Cancer10%
Respiratory Disease9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Compassus - Greater Manchester delivers 9% of its care in patients' homes, with 55% in nursing facility settings, 32% in assisted living settings, 3% in skilled nursing 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 94 patients per day.

Nursing Facility

55%

Assisted Living

32%

Patient's Home

9%

Skilled Nursing

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Compassus - Greater Manchester

What is the CMS rating for Compassus - Greater Manchester?

Compassus - Greater Manchester has a 1-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Compassus - Greater Manchester primarily treat?

Compassus - Greater Manchester's patient population includes dementia (31%), stroke (24%), cardiovascular disease (15%), other conditions (13%), cancer (10%), respiratory disease (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Compassus - Greater Manchester provide care?

Compassus - Greater Manchester provides care in nursing facility (55%), assisted living (32%), patient's home (9%), skilled nursing (3%).

How large is Compassus - Greater Manchester?

Compassus - Greater Manchester serves an average of 94 patients per day and covers 86 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Compassus - Greater Manchester?

7 physicians are affiliated with Compassus - Greater Manchester.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·