About Jol Healthcare
Hospice overview and quality summary
Jol Healthcare is a for-profit hospice care provider in Kyle, TX, serving patients and families in Hays County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2006, Jol Healthcare has provided 20 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Jol Healthcare serves an average of 84 patients per day, covering 77 ZIP codes across its service area. 73% 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 Kyle, TX, 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
97.2%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
95.3%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
97.6%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
97.2%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
93.7%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
98.1%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
87.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Jol Healthcare'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.
57.8% of Jol Healthcare'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
92.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
14.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
53.3%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
6.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
36.5%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
6.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
3.2%
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
$24,069
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Jol Healthcare's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (27%), followed by dementia (26%), other conditions (21%), cancer (12%), stroke (9%), respiratory disease (7%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Jol Healthcare delivers 73% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in assisted living settings, 8% in nursing facility settings, 6% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 84 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Jol Healthcare
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Jol Healthcare
What is the CMS rating for Jol Healthcare?
Jol Healthcare 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 Jol Healthcare primarily treat?
Jol Healthcare's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (27%), dementia (26%), other conditions (21%), cancer (12%), stroke (9%), respiratory disease (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Jol Healthcare provide care?
Jol Healthcare provides care in patient's home (73%), assisted living (13%), nursing facility (8%), skilled nursing (6%).
How large is Jol Healthcare?
Jol Healthcare serves an average of 84 patients per day and covers 77 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Jol Healthcare?
2 physicians are affiliated with Jol Healthcare.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·