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Hospice Of Lancaster

901 Meeting Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, SC 29720

Other
34 Years Certified
29 Patients/Day

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901 Meeting Street, Suite 201
Lancaster, SC 29720

About Hospice Of Lancaster

Hospice overview and quality summary

Hospice Of Lancaster is an hospice care provider in Lancaster, SC, serving patients and families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1992, Hospice Of Lancaster has provided 34 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Hospice Of Lancaster serves an average of 29 patients per day, covering 19 ZIP codes across its service area. 79% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Lancaster, SC, 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
OwnershipOther
Certified Since1992
CountyLancaster
Avg Daily Census29 patients
Service Area19 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
91%

91% 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

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
82%

82% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
90%

90% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

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

Above Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
93%

93% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lancaster a top rating for would recommend, above 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

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Hospice Of Lancaster's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.

79.9% of Hospice Of Lancaster'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

94.1%

Natl: 89.5%

54th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

9.2

Natl: 13.4

17th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

17.5%

Natl: 9.2%

92th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

77.1%

Natl: 55.4%

83th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

11.4%

Natl: 7.2%

81th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

38.6%

Natl: 40%

55th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

7.1%

Natl: 8%

50th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.2%

Natl: 0.6%

74th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$12,342

Natl: $16,971

20th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Hospice Of Lancaster's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (29%), followed by dementia (28%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (14%), cardiovascular disease (12%).

Cancer29%
Dementia28%
Other Conditions15%
Respiratory Disease14%
Cardiovascular Disease12%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Hospice Of Lancaster delivers 79% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in assisted living settings, 8% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day.

Patient's Home

79%

Assisted Living

13%

Nursing Facility

8%

Doctors at Hospice Of Lancaster

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Hospice Of Lancaster

What is the CMS rating for Hospice Of Lancaster?

Hospice Of Lancaster 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 Hospice Of Lancaster primarily treat?

Hospice Of Lancaster's patient population includes cancer (29%), dementia (28%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (14%), cardiovascular disease (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Hospice Of Lancaster provide care?

Hospice Of Lancaster provides care in patient's home (79%), assisted living (13%), nursing facility (8%).

How large is Hospice Of Lancaster?

Hospice Of Lancaster serves an average of 29 patients per day and covers 19 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Hospice Of Lancaster?

1 physicians are affiliated with Hospice Of Lancaster.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·