Skip to main content
Hospice Care

Hestia Hospice Advantage

700 Sw Higgins Ave Suite102, Missoula, MT 59803

For-Profit
6 Years Certified
15 Patients/Day

Contact Hestia Hospice Advantage

(406) 540-4302Get Directions

700 Sw Higgins Ave Suite102
Missoula, MT 59803

About Hestia Hospice Advantage

Hospice overview and quality summary

Hestia Hospice Advantage is a for-profit hospice care provider in Missoula, MT, serving patients and families in Missoula County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Hestia Hospice Advantage has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Hestia Hospice Advantage serves an average of 15 patients per day, covering 18 ZIP codes across its service area. 70% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 6 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Missoula, MT, 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 Since2020
CountyMissoula
Avg Daily Census15 patients
Service Area18 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors6

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

96.5%

Natl: 99.5%

Below Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

96.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

81.8%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.2%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

96.4%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

96.6%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

82.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Hestia Hospice Advantage's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 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.

64.8% of Hestia Hospice Advantage's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

91%

Natl: 89.5%

35th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

11.5

Natl: 13.4

41th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.8%

Natl: 9.2%

36th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

67.3%

Natl: 55.4%

70th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.3%

Natl: 7.2%

35th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

28.3%

Natl: 40%

27th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

2.2%

Natl: 8%

23th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

6.5%

Natl: 2.3%

94th 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

$14,769

Natl: $16,971

32th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Hestia Hospice Advantage's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (34%), followed by cardiovascular disease (30%), cancer (18%).

Other Conditions34%
Cardiovascular Disease30%
Cancer18%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Hestia Hospice Advantage delivers 70% of its care in patients' homes, with 27% in assisted living settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 15 patients per day.

Patient's Home

70%

Assisted Living

27%

Skilled Nursing

2%

Patient Reviews

Reviews and ratings from patients

Loading reviews...

Manage This Hospice Profile

Claim your profile to update information, respond to reviews, and showcase your hospice to patients and families.

Claim & Manage Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

About Hestia Hospice Advantage

What is the CMS rating for Hestia Hospice Advantage?

Hestia Hospice Advantage 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 Hestia Hospice Advantage primarily treat?

Hestia Hospice Advantage's patient population includes other conditions (34%), cardiovascular disease (30%), cancer (18%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Hestia Hospice Advantage provide care?

Hestia Hospice Advantage provides care in patient's home (70%), assisted living (27%), skilled nursing (2%).

How large is Hestia Hospice Advantage?

Hestia Hospice Advantage serves an average of 15 patients per day and covers 18 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Hestia Hospice Advantage?

6 physicians are affiliated with Hestia Hospice Advantage.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·