About Horn Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Horn Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Ida Grove, IA, serving patients and families in Ida County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1995, Horn Hospice has provided 31 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Horn Hospice serves an average of 3 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Ida Grove, IA, 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
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
83.3%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
95.8%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
70.8%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Horn 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.
65.5% of Horn 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
94.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
19.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
3.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
9.5%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
16.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
16.7%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$9,476
Natl: $16,971
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Horn Hospice delivers 54% of its care in patients' homes, with 30% in assisted living settings, 15% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 3 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Horn Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Horn Hospice?
Horn 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 Horn Hospice primarily treat?
Patient population data is not currently available for Horn Hospice.
Where does Horn Hospice provide care?
Horn Hospice provides care in patient's home (54%), assisted living (30%), nursing facility (15%).
How large is Horn Hospice?
Horn Hospice serves an average of 3 patients per day and covers 9 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Horn Hospice?
1 physicians are affiliated with Horn Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·