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Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care

8212 Ithaca W2, Lubbock, TX 79423

For-Profit
7 Years Certified
83 Patients/Day

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8212 Ithaca W2
Lubbock, TX 79423

About Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Lubbock, TX, serving patients and families in Lubbock County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2019, Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care has provided 7 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care serves an average of 83 patients per day, covering 20 ZIP codes across its service area. 54% 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. 5 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Lubbock, TX, 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 RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2019
CountyLubbock
Avg Daily Census83 patients
Service Area20 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors5

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
96%

96% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
97%

97% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
90%

90% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care 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

Above Average
90%

90% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care 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

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
95%

95% of caregivers gave Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care a top rating for would recommend, above 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

99.2%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

99.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

94.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

99.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

97.1%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

89.4%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care'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.

72.0% of Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care'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

93.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

9

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.4%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

77.2%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.7%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

51.4%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

23%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

4.1%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$32,769

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (30%), followed by other conditions (24%), dementia (21%), cancer (11%), respiratory disease (10%), stroke (9%).

Cardiovascular Disease30%
Other Conditions24%
Dementia21%
Cancer11%
Respiratory Disease10%
Stroke9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care delivers 54% of its care in patients' homes, with 45% in assisted living settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 83 patients per day.

Patient's Home

54%

Assisted Living

45%

Skilled Nursing

1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care

What is the CMS rating for Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care?

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care 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 Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care primarily treat?

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (30%), other conditions (24%), dementia (21%), cancer (11%), respiratory disease (10%), stroke (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care provide care?

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care provides care in patient's home (54%), assisted living (45%), skilled nursing (1%).

How large is Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care?

Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care serves an average of 83 patients per day and covers 20 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care?

5 physicians are affiliated with Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·