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Horizon Hospice

1709 W 7th Street Po Box 426, Chanute, KS 66720

Government
32 Years Certified
2 Patients/Day

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1709 W 7th Street Po Box 426
Chanute, KS 66720

About Horizon Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Horizon Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Chanute, KS, serving patients and families in Neosho County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1994, Horizon Hospice has provided 32 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Horizon Hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day. 54% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Chanute, KS, 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
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since1994
CountyNeosho
Avg Daily Census2 patients
Service Area10 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Horizon Hospice'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.

95.0% of Horizon Hospice'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

100%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

18.6

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

25%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

50%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

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

$8,688

Natl: $16,971

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Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Horizon Hospice delivers 54% of its care in patients' homes, with 45% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day.

Patient's Home

54%

Nursing Facility

45%

Doctors at Horizon Hospice

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Horizon Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Horizon Hospice?

Horizon 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 Horizon Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Horizon Hospice.

Where does Horizon Hospice provide care?

Horizon Hospice provides care in patient's home (54%), nursing facility (45%).

How large is Horizon Hospice?

Horizon Hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day and covers 10 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Horizon Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Horizon Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·