About Denver Hospice The
Hospice overview and quality summary
Denver Hospice The is an hospice care provider in Denver, CO, serving patients and families in Denver County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1984, Denver Hospice The has provided 42 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Denver Hospice The serves an average of 336 patients per day, covering 144 ZIP codes across its service area. 56% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
Denver Hospice The holds a 2-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. 20 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Denver, CO, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Below Average
CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating
Denver Hospice The has received a 2-star quality rating from CMS, based on caregiver survey results. Families in Denver, CO 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
89% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
87% 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
68% 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
75% 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
69% 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
68% 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
76% 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
81% 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%
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
99.8%
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
99.8%
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
99.8%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Denver Hospice The'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.
50.8% of Denver Hospice The'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
92.4%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
10.4
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
13.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
68.5%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
12%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
28.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
3.9%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0.9%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
3.3%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$10,747
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Denver Hospice The's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (31%), followed by dementia (21%), other conditions (19%), cardiovascular disease (13%), respiratory disease (12%), stroke (5%). 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
Denver Hospice The delivers 56% of its care in patients' homes, with 26% in nursing facility settings, 13% in assisted living settings, 4% in inpatient hospice settings. The hospice serves an average of 336 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Inpatient Hospice
Doctors at Denver Hospice The
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Frank Ernst, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kathleen Bridges, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Michael Plachta, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Mary Tuuk, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Pradeep Rai, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Stefano Lee, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Christopher Unrein, DO
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Claire Karsting-pomerantz, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alexander Enurah, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Leah Ozdemir, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Thomas Roach, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Cody Guggenmos, DO
Family Practice
+ 8 more physicians
Dr. Ashley Soler-acevedo, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robert Domaleski, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Danice Rinderknecht, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Maximilian Roemer, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Melissa Gruen, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Reza Esfahani, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Jorge Perez Pion, MD
General Practice
Dr. Sushanthi Katta, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Denver Hospice The
What is the CMS rating for Denver Hospice The?
Denver Hospice The has a 2-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 Denver Hospice The primarily treat?
Denver Hospice The's patient population includes cancer (31%), dementia (21%), other conditions (19%), cardiovascular disease (13%), respiratory disease (12%), stroke (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Denver Hospice The provide care?
Denver Hospice The provides care in patient's home (56%), nursing facility (26%), assisted living (13%), inpatient hospice (4%).
How large is Denver Hospice The?
Denver Hospice The serves an average of 336 patients per day and covers 144 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Denver Hospice The?
20 physicians are affiliated with Denver Hospice The.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·