About Lamar Area Hospice Association
Hospice overview and quality summary
Lamar Area Hospice Association is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Lamar, CO, serving patients and families in Prowers County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1984, Lamar Area Hospice Association has provided 42 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Lamar Area Hospice Association serves an average of 19 patients per day, covering 14 ZIP codes across its service area. 76% 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 Lamar, CO, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
95% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
95% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
89% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
94% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
92% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
90% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
94% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
94% of caregivers gave Lamar Area Hospice Association 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
98.6%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
98.6%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
95.3%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
97.6%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
91.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Lamar Area Hospice Association'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.
94.7% of Lamar Area Hospice Association'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
99.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
18.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
8.1%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
11.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
42.9%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
14.3%
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
$17,016
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Lamar Area Hospice Association's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (26%), followed by cardiovascular disease (23%), other conditions (21%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Lamar Area Hospice Association delivers 76% of its care in patients' homes, with 16% in skilled nursing settings, 6% in assisted living settings, 2% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 19 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Lamar Area Hospice Association
2 affiliated physicians
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Reviews and ratings from patients
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lamar Area Hospice Association
What is the CMS rating for Lamar Area Hospice Association?
Lamar Area Hospice Association 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 Lamar Area Hospice Association primarily treat?
Lamar Area Hospice Association's patient population includes cancer (26%), cardiovascular disease (23%), other conditions (21%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Lamar Area Hospice Association provide care?
Lamar Area Hospice Association provides care in patient's home (76%), skilled nursing (16%), assisted living (6%), nursing facility (2%).
How large is Lamar Area Hospice Association?
Lamar Area Hospice Association serves an average of 19 patients per day and covers 14 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Lamar Area Hospice Association?
2 physicians are affiliated with Lamar Area Hospice Association.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·