About Emblem Hospice Green Valley
Hospice overview and quality summary
Emblem Hospice Green Valley is a for-profit hospice care provider in Tucson, AZ, serving patients and families in Pima County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2005, Emblem Hospice Green Valley has provided 21 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Emblem Hospice Green Valley serves an average of 13 patients per day, covering 49 ZIP codes across its service area. 85% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Tucson, AZ, 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
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
92% 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
89% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
79% of caregivers gave Emblem Hospice Green Valley a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
79% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
84% of caregivers gave Emblem Hospice Green Valley a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.
Training for Family Caregivers
Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient
78% of caregivers gave Emblem Hospice Green Valley a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
81% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
83% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with 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
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
97.3%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
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
98.5%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Emblem Hospice Green Valley'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.
59.8% of Emblem Hospice Green Valley'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
88.4%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.8%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
54.8%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
4.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
45.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
4.5%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
4.5%
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
$14,358
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Emblem Hospice Green Valley's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (33%), followed by other conditions (24%), cardiovascular disease (18%). 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
Emblem Hospice Green Valley delivers 85% of its care in patients' homes, with 12% in assisted living settings, 2% in nursing facility settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 13 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Emblem Hospice Green Valley
What is the CMS rating for Emblem Hospice Green Valley?
Emblem Hospice Green Valley 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 Emblem Hospice Green Valley primarily treat?
Emblem Hospice Green Valley's patient population includes cancer (33%), other conditions (24%), cardiovascular disease (18%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Emblem Hospice Green Valley provide care?
Emblem Hospice Green Valley provides care in patient's home (85%), assisted living (12%), nursing facility (2%).
How large is Emblem Hospice Green Valley?
Emblem Hospice Green Valley serves an average of 13 patients per day and covers 49 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Emblem Hospice Green Valley?
1 physicians are affiliated with Emblem Hospice Green Valley.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·