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Hospice Care

Lakewood Health System Hospice

401 East Prairie Avenue, Staples, MN 56479

Non-Profit
30 Years Certified
10 Patients/Day

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401 East Prairie Avenue
Staples, MN 56479

About Lakewood Health System Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Lakewood Health System Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Staples, MN, serving patients and families in Todd County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1996, Lakewood Health System Hospice has provided 30 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Lakewood Health System Hospice serves an average of 10 patients per day, covering 27 ZIP codes across its service area. 62% 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. 5 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Staples, MN, 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 Since1996
CountyTodd
Avg Daily Census10 patients
Service Area27 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors5

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
93%

93% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
81%

81% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Above Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
93%

93% of caregivers gave Lakewood Health System Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

96.6%

Natl: 99.0%

Below 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

85.7%

Natl: 93.2%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

92.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Lakewood Health System 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.

37.4% of Lakewood Health System Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

79.1%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.1%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

64.3%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

14.3%

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

$8,018

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Lakewood Health System Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (27%), followed by other conditions (20%), cardiovascular disease (14%), dementia (14%).

Cancer27%
Other Conditions20%
Cardiovascular Disease14%
Dementia14%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Lakewood Health System Hospice delivers 62% of its care in patients' homes, with 26% in skilled nursing settings, 11% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 10 patients per day.

Patient's Home

62%

Skilled Nursing

26%

Assisted Living

11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Lakewood Health System Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Lakewood Health System Hospice?

Lakewood Health System 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 Lakewood Health System Hospice primarily treat?

Lakewood Health System Hospice's patient population includes cancer (27%), other conditions (20%), cardiovascular disease (14%), dementia (14%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Lakewood Health System Hospice provide care?

Lakewood Health System Hospice provides care in patient's home (62%), skilled nursing (26%), assisted living (11%).

How large is Lakewood Health System Hospice?

Lakewood Health System Hospice serves an average of 10 patients per day and covers 27 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Lakewood Health System Hospice?

5 physicians are affiliated with Lakewood Health System Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·