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
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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
96.2%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
96.2%
Natl: 98.3%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
96.2%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
88.5%
Natl: 91.6%
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%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
13.3
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
27.8%
Natl: 55.4%
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
$5,409
Natl: $16,971
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.
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
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Fayette County Health Department Hospice
3 affiliated physicians
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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 ·