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Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

500 Lanier Avenue West, Suite 401, Fayetteville, GA 30214

For-Profit
21 Years Certified
34 Patients/Day

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500 Lanier Avenue West, Suite 401
Fayetteville, GA 30214

About Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Fayetteville, GA, serving patients and families in Fayette County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2005, Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc has provided 21 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc serves an average of 34 patients per day, covering 125 ZIP codes across its service area. 76% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc holds a 2-star CMS rating based on caregiver surveys. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Fayetteville, GA, 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 Rating2/5 Stars
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2005
CountyFayette
Avg Daily Census34 patients
Service Area125 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

2of 5

Below Average

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc has received a 2-star quality rating from CMS, based on caregiver survey results. Families in Fayetteville, GA considering this hospice should review the detailed survey results below and discuss quality measures with the care team.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
88%

88% 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

Below Average
86%

86% 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

Below Average
68%

68% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Below Average
76%

76% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
73%

73% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
60%

60% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Below Average
77%

77% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
76%

76% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below 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

97.7%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

98.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

89.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

88.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.5%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

99.1%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

99.5%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

83.7%

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

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc'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.

29.8% of Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc'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

91.1%

Natl: 89.5%

36th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

101.2

Natl: 13.4

100th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

18%

Natl: 9.2%

92th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

86.8%

Natl: 55.4%

93th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

37.8%

Natl: 7.2%

100th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

11.1%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

6.7%

Natl: 8%

48th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.2%

Natl: 2.3%

65th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

10.2%

Natl: 0.6%

100th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$7,935

Natl: $16,971

5th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (28%), followed by other conditions (27%), stroke (21%), respiratory disease (10%), cardiovascular disease (8%), dementia (7%).

Cancer28%
Other Conditions27%
Stroke21%
Respiratory Disease10%
Cardiovascular Disease8%
Dementia7%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc delivers 76% of its care in patients' homes, with 9% in inpatient hospice settings, 2% in hospital settings. The hospice serves an average of 34 patients per day.

Patient's Home

76%

Inpatient Hospice

9%

Hospital

2%

Doctors at Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc?

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc has a 2-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 Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc primarily treat?

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc's patient population includes cancer (28%), other conditions (27%), stroke (21%), respiratory disease (10%), cardiovascular disease (8%), dementia (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc provide care?

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc provides care in patient's home (76%), inpatient hospice (9%), hospital (2%).

How large is Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc?

Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc serves an average of 34 patients per day and covers 125 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc?

1 physicians are affiliated with Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·