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Hospice Care

Hospice Of Lenawee

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1903 Wolf Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221

Non-Profit
36 Years Certified
83 Patients/Day

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1903 Wolf Creek Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221

About Hospice Of Lenawee

Hospice overview and quality summary

Hospice Of Lenawee is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Adrian, MI, serving patients and families in Lenawee County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1990, Hospice Of Lenawee has provided 36 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Hospice Of Lenawee serves an average of 83 patients per day, covering 65 ZIP codes across its service area. 42% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Hospice Of Lenawee has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating based on caregiver survey results, reflecting strong satisfaction across communication, symptom management, and emotional support. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Adrian, MI, 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 Rating4/5 Stars
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since1990
CountyLenawee
Avg Daily Census83 patients
Service Area65 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors3

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

4of 5

Very Good

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Hospice Of Lenawee has earned a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers. This rating reflects above-average satisfaction across emotional support, symptom management, team communication, and respect. This places Hospice Of Lenawee among the higher-rated hospice providers serving families in Adrian, MI.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
92%

92% 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 Lenawee 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
80%

80% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lenawee 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
86%

86% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lenawee 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
86%

86% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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
90%

90% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lenawee 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
94%

94% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Lenawee 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

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Hospice Of Lenawee'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.

84.3% of Hospice Of Lenawee'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

98.4%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

17.8

Natl: 13.4

90th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

16.1%

Natl: 9.2%

90th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

65.1%

Natl: 55.4%

67th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

14.3%

Natl: 7.2%

90th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

37.1%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.7%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.9%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.8%

Natl: 0.6%

88th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,974

Natl: $16,971

18th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Hospice Of Lenawee's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (28%), followed by cardiovascular disease (25%), dementia (17%), other conditions (14%), respiratory disease (10%), stroke (8%).

Cancer28%
Cardiovascular Disease25%
Dementia17%
Other Conditions14%
Respiratory Disease10%
Stroke8%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Hospice Of Lenawee delivers 42% of its care in patients' homes, with 28% in assisted living settings, 25% in nursing facility settings, 4% in inpatient hospice settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 83 patients per day.

Patient's Home

42%

Assisted Living

28%

Nursing Facility

25%

Inpatient Hospice

4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Hospice Of Lenawee

What is the CMS rating for Hospice Of Lenawee?

Hospice Of Lenawee has a 4-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Hospice Of Lenawee primarily treat?

Hospice Of Lenawee's patient population includes cancer (28%), cardiovascular disease (25%), dementia (17%), other conditions (14%), respiratory disease (10%), stroke (8%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Hospice Of Lenawee provide care?

Hospice Of Lenawee provides care in patient's home (42%), assisted living (28%), nursing facility (25%), inpatient hospice (4%).

How large is Hospice Of Lenawee?

Hospice Of Lenawee serves an average of 83 patients per day and covers 65 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Hospice Of Lenawee?

3 physicians are affiliated with Hospice Of Lenawee.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·