About Lifted Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Lifted Hospice is an hospice care provider in Plano, TX, serving patients and families in Denton County and the surrounding area.
Lifted Hospice serves an average of 43 patients per day. 32% 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 Plano, 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
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
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
98.9%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
97.8%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Lifted 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.
76.2% of Lifted Hospice'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
98.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
15.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
5.8%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
17.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
18.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
22.2%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
40.7%
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
0.4%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$15,465
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Lifted Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (36%), followed by cancer (24%), cardiovascular disease (14%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Lifted Hospice delivers 32% of its care in patients' homes, with 67% in assisted living settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 43 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Lifted Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lifted Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Lifted Hospice?
Lifted 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 Lifted Hospice primarily treat?
Lifted Hospice's patient population includes dementia (36%), cancer (24%), cardiovascular disease (14%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Lifted Hospice provide care?
Lifted Hospice provides care in assisted living (67%), patient's home (32%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is Lifted Hospice?
Lifted Hospice serves an average of 43 patients per day and covers 1 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Lifted Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Lifted Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·