About Independence Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Independence Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Farmington, UT, serving patients and families in Davis County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2011, Independence Hospice has provided 15 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Independence Hospice serves an average of 38 patients per day, covering 25 ZIP codes across its service area. 47% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Farmington, UT, 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
97.9%
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
90.6%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
96.9%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
98.3%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
96.3%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
87.5%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Independence Hospice'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.
73.1% of Independence 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
97.3%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
19.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
5.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
46.2%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
17.2%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
10.3%
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%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$19,139
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Independence Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (28%), followed by other conditions (22%), dementia (20%), stroke (13%), respiratory disease (10%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Independence Hospice delivers 47% of its care in patients' homes, with 46% in assisted living settings, 7% in skilled nursing 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 38 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Independence Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Independence Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Independence Hospice?
Independence 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 Independence Hospice primarily treat?
Independence Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (28%), other conditions (22%), dementia (20%), stroke (13%), respiratory disease (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Independence Hospice provide care?
Independence Hospice provides care in patient's home (47%), assisted living (46%), skilled nursing (7%).
How large is Independence Hospice?
Independence Hospice serves an average of 38 patients per day and covers 25 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Independence Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Independence Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·