About Country Care Hospice, Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Country Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Harper, KS, serving patients and families in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area.
Country Care Hospice, Inc serves an average of 19 patients per day, covering 16 ZIP codes across its service area. 16% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Harper, 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
95.0%
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
66.7%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
95.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
72.5%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Country Care Hospice, Inc'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.
75.4% of Country Care Hospice, Inc'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
94.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
10.2
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
20.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
67.9%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
37.5%
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
$19,611
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Country Care Hospice, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (36%), followed by cardiovascular disease (30%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Country Care Hospice, Inc delivers 16% of its care in patients' homes, with 57% in nursing facility settings, 22% in skilled nursing settings, 5% 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 19 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Doctors at Country Care Hospice, Inc
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Country Care Hospice, Inc
What is the CMS rating for Country Care Hospice, Inc?
Country Care Hospice, Inc 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 Country Care Hospice, Inc primarily treat?
Country Care Hospice, Inc's patient population includes dementia (36%), cardiovascular disease (30%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Country Care Hospice, Inc provide care?
Country Care Hospice, Inc provides care in nursing facility (57%), skilled nursing (22%), patient's home (16%), assisted living (5%).
How large is Country Care Hospice, Inc?
Country Care Hospice, Inc serves an average of 19 patients per day and covers 16 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Country Care Hospice, Inc?
2 physicians are affiliated with Country Care Hospice, Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·