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Intermountain Hospice

43563 Highway 299 East, Fall River Mills, CA 96028

Non-Profit
27 Years Certified
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43563 Highway 299 East
Fall River Mills, CA 96028

About Intermountain Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Intermountain Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Fall River Mills, CA, serving patients and families in Shasta County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1999, Intermountain Hospice has provided 27 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

The hospice covers 17 ZIP codes across its service area. 65% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.

When choosing hospice care in Fall River Mills, CA, 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 Since1999
CountyShasta
Service Area17 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10

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

97.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

84.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

68.4%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Intermountain Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

92.9%

Natl: 89.5%

46th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

16.6

Natl: 13.4

85th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

11.3%

Natl: 9.2%

77th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

28.6%

Natl: 55.4%

20th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

33.3%

Natl: 7.2%

100th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

0%

Natl: 40%

3th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

19th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

33.3%

Natl: 2.3%

100th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

16.2%

Natl: 0.6%

100th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,668

Natl: $16,971

17th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Intermountain Hospice delivers 65% of its care in patients' homes, with 35% in skilled nursing settings.

Patient's Home

65%

Skilled Nursing

35%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Intermountain Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Intermountain Hospice?

Intermountain 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 Intermountain Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Intermountain Hospice.

Where does Intermountain Hospice provide care?

Intermountain Hospice provides care in patient's home (65%), skilled nursing (35%).

How large is Intermountain Hospice?

Size information is not currently available for Intermountain Hospice.

How many doctors are affiliated with Intermountain Hospice?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Intermountain Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·