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Hospice Care

Fayette County Health Department Hospice

416 W Edwards Street, Vandalia, IL 62471

Government
24 Years Certified
3 Patients/Day

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416 W Edwards Street
Vandalia, IL 62471

About Fayette County Health Department Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Fayette County Health Department Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Vandalia, IL, serving patients and families in Fayette County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2002, Fayette County Health Department Hospice has provided 24 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Fayette County Health Department Hospice serves an average of 3 patients per day, covering 11 ZIP codes across its service area. 62% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Vandalia, IL, 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
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since2002
CountyFayette
Avg Daily Census3 patients
Service Area11 ZIP codes
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

96.2%

Natl: 99.5%

Below Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

96.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

96.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

96.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

88.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

12.0% of Fayette County Health Department Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

90.2%

Natl: 89.5%

32th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.3

Natl: 13.4

61th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

1%

Natl: 9.2%

1th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

27.8%

Natl: 55.4%

19th 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

$5,409

Natl: $16,971

1th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Fayette County Health Department Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (55%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer55%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Fayette County Health Department Hospice delivers 62% of its care in patients' homes, with 21% in assisted living settings, 17% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 3 patients per day.

Patient's Home

62%

Assisted Living

21%

Nursing Facility

17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Fayette County Health Department Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Fayette County Health Department Hospice?

Fayette County Health Department Hospice 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 Fayette County Health Department Hospice primarily treat?

Fayette County Health Department Hospice's patient population includes cancer (55%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Fayette County Health Department Hospice provide care?

Fayette County Health Department Hospice provides care in patient's home (62%), assisted living (21%), nursing facility (17%).

How large is Fayette County Health Department Hospice?

Fayette County Health Department Hospice serves an average of 3 patients per day and covers 11 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Fayette County Health Department Hospice?

3 physicians are affiliated with Fayette County Health Department Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·