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
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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
96.5%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
98.2%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
81.8%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
98.2%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
96.4%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
96.6%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
82.5%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
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%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
11.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.8%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
67.3%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
4.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
28.3%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
2.2%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
6.5%
Natl: 2.3%
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
$14,769
Natl: $16,971
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%).
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
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Hestia Hospice Advantage
6 affiliated physicians
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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 ·