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Hospice Care

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc

512 N Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321

Non-Profit
37 Years Certified
13 Patients/Day

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512 N Broadway
Cortez, CO 81321

About Hospice Of Montezuma Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Cortez, CO, serving patients and families in Montezuma County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1989, Hospice Of Montezuma Inc has provided 37 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc serves an average of 13 patients per day. 84% 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. 6 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Cortez, CO, 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
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since1989
CountyMontezuma
Avg Daily Census13 patients
Service Area9 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors6

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
93%

93% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Average
74%

74% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, consistent with the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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
82%

82% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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
79%

79% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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
86%

86% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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
89%

89% of caregivers gave Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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

89.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

51.6%

Natl: 94.8%

Below 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

92.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

66.7%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc'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.

41.9% of Hospice Of Montezuma Inc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

89.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

16.1

Natl: 13.4

83th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

10.3%

Natl: 9.2%

71th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

23.8%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

8.3%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

37.5%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

4.2%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

4.2%

Natl: 2.3%

85th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$13,983

Natl: $16,971

28th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (40%), followed by other conditions (35%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer40%
Other Conditions35%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc delivers 84% of its care in patients' homes, with 15% in assisted living settings, 1% in nursing facility settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 13 patients per day.

Patient's Home

84%

Assisted Living

15%

Nursing Facility

1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Hospice Of Montezuma Inc

What is the CMS rating for Hospice Of Montezuma Inc?

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc 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 Montezuma Inc primarily treat?

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc's patient population includes cancer (40%), other conditions (35%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Hospice Of Montezuma Inc provide care?

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc provides care in patient's home (84%), assisted living (15%), nursing facility (1%).

How large is Hospice Of Montezuma Inc?

Hospice Of Montezuma Inc serves an average of 13 patients per day and covers 9 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Hospice Of Montezuma Inc?

6 physicians are affiliated with Hospice Of Montezuma Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·