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Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock

221 Duke Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560

For-Profit
15 Years Certified
14 Patients/Day

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221 Duke Street
Tappahannock, VA 22560

About Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock

Hospice overview and quality summary

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock is a for-profit hospice care provider in Tappahannock, VA, serving patients and families in Essex County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2011, Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock has provided 15 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock serves an average of 14 patients per day, covering 54 ZIP codes across its service area. 74% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Tappahannock, VA, 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
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2011
CountyEssex
Avg Daily Census14 patients
Service Area54 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors1

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

99.3%

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

90.1%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

97.4%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

90.1%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock'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.

83.7% of Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock'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

95.1%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

15.8

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8.3%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

25%

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

33.3%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,771

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (34%), followed by cardiovascular disease (19%), dementia (15%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer34%
Cardiovascular Disease19%
Dementia15%
Other Conditions15%
Respiratory Disease11%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock delivers 74% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in assisted living settings, 10% in skilled nursing settings, 3% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 14 patients per day.

Patient's Home

74%

Assisted Living

13%

Skilled Nursing

10%

Nursing Facility

3%

Doctors at Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock

What is the CMS rating for Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock?

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock 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 Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock primarily treat?

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock's patient population includes cancer (34%), cardiovascular disease (19%), dementia (15%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock provide care?

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock provides care in patient's home (74%), assisted living (13%), skilled nursing (10%), nursing facility (3%).

How large is Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock?

Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock serves an average of 14 patients per day and covers 54 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock?

1 physicians are affiliated with Kindred Hospice - Tappahannock.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·