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Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701

Non-Profit
39 Years Certified
69 Patients/Day

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713 Forest Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701

About Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Zanesville, OH, serving patients and families in Muskingum County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1987, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care has provided 39 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care serves an average of 69 patients per day, covering 70 ZIP codes across its service area. 64% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating based on caregiver survey results, reflecting strong satisfaction across communication, symptom management, and emotional support. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 6 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Zanesville, OH, 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 Rating4/5 Stars
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since1987
CountyMuskingum
Avg Daily Census69 patients
Service Area70 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors6

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

4of 5

Very Good

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care has earned a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers. This rating reflects above-average satisfaction across emotional support, symptom management, team communication, and respect. This places Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care among the higher-rated hospice providers serving families in Zanesville, OH.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
90%

90% 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

Above Average
93%

93% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
79%

79% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
84%

84% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
85%

85% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
80%

80% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
85%

85% of caregivers gave Genesis 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
88%

88% of caregivers gave Genesis 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

99.7%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

99.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

99.1%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.9%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

98.6%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

97.4%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care'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.

46.2% of Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care'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

95.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

16.4

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

19.8%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

13.8%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

19%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.2%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

1.7%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

3.1%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$8,378

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (31%), followed by cancer (29%), cardiovascular disease (13%), respiratory disease (13%), dementia (9%), stroke (5%).

Other Conditions31%
Cancer29%
Cardiovascular Disease13%
Respiratory Disease13%
Dementia9%
Stroke5%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care delivers 64% of its care in patients' homes, with 22% in nursing facility settings, 6% in assisted living settings, 5% in inpatient hospice settings, 3% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 69 patients per day.

Patient's Home

64%

Nursing Facility

22%

Assisted Living

6%

Inpatient Hospice

5%

Skilled Nursing

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care

What is the CMS rating for Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care?

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care has a 4-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 Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care primarily treat?

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care's patient population includes other conditions (31%), cancer (29%), cardiovascular disease (13%), respiratory disease (13%), dementia (9%), stroke (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care provide care?

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care provides care in patient's home (64%), nursing facility (22%), assisted living (6%), inpatient hospice (5%), skilled nursing (3%).

How large is Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care?

Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care serves an average of 69 patients per day and covers 70 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care?

6 physicians are affiliated with Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·