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Halo Hospice

131 N Broadway, Ada, OK 74820

For-Profit
21 Years Certified
50 Patients/Day

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131 N Broadway
Ada, OK 74820

About Halo Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Halo Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Ada, OK, serving patients and families in Pontotoc County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2005, Halo Hospice has provided 21 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Halo Hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day, covering 36 ZIP codes across its service area. 28% 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. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Ada, OK, 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 Since2005
CountyPontotoc
Avg Daily Census50 patients
Service Area36 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors3

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Below Average
82%

82% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below 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 Halo Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Average
82%

82% 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

Above Average
83%

83% of caregivers gave Halo Hospice 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
92%

92% of caregivers gave Halo Hospice 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

Average
81%

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

Average
83%

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

99.5%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

75.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

99.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

97.1%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above 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

73.6%

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

Halo Hospice'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.

36.9% of Halo 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

84.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

7.7

Natl: 13.4

8th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

3.4%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

51.3%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.8%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

41.7%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

11.1%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.8%

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

$17,837

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Halo Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (28%), followed by dementia (27%), cancer (18%), respiratory disease (10%), other conditions (9%), stroke (8%).

Cardiovascular Disease28%
Dementia27%
Cancer18%
Respiratory Disease10%
Other Conditions9%
Stroke8%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Halo Hospice delivers 28% of its care in patients' homes, with 71% in nursing facility settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day.

Nursing Facility

71%

Patient's Home

28%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Halo Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Halo Hospice?

Halo 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 Halo Hospice primarily treat?

Halo Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (28%), dementia (27%), cancer (18%), respiratory disease (10%), other conditions (9%), stroke (8%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Halo Hospice provide care?

Halo Hospice provides care in nursing facility (71%), patient's home (28%).

How large is Halo Hospice?

Halo Hospice serves an average of 50 patients per day and covers 36 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Halo Hospice?

3 physicians are affiliated with Halo Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·