About Huron Regional Medical Center
Hospice overview and quality summary
Huron Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Huron, SD, serving patients and families in Beadle County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1992, Huron Regional Medical Center has provided 34 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Huron Regional Medical Center serves an average of 7 patients per day, covering 11 ZIP codes across its service area. 75% 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. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Huron, SD, 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
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
86.7%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
91.8%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Huron Regional Medical Center'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.
81.0% of Huron Regional Medical Center'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
96.2%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
20.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
8.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
15.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
12.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
25%
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
0.1%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$7,336
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Huron Regional Medical Center's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (40%), followed by other conditions (36%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Huron Regional Medical Center delivers 75% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in skilled nursing settings, 12% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Huron Regional Medical Center
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Huron Regional Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Huron Regional Medical Center?
Huron Regional Medical Center 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 Huron Regional Medical Center primarily treat?
Huron Regional Medical Center's patient population includes cancer (40%), other conditions (36%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Huron Regional Medical Center provide care?
Huron Regional Medical Center provides care in patient's home (75%), skilled nursing (13%), nursing facility (12%).
How large is Huron Regional Medical Center?
Huron Regional Medical Center serves an average of 7 patients per day and covers 11 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Huron Regional Medical Center?
3 physicians are affiliated with Huron Regional Medical Center.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·