About Lincoln Health Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Lincoln Health Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Hugo, CO, serving patients and families in Lincoln County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2004, Lincoln Health Hospice has provided 22 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Lincoln Health Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day. 88% 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 Hugo, 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
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Lincoln Health 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.
33.3% of Lincoln Health 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
78.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
11.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
0.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
57.9%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
33.3%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
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
0.7%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$15,928
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Lincoln Health Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (41%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Lincoln Health Hospice delivers 88% of its care in patients' homes, with 7% in skilled nursing settings, 3% in assisted living settings, 2% in hospital settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Hospital
Doctors at Lincoln Health Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lincoln Health Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Lincoln Health Hospice?
Lincoln Health 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 Lincoln Health Hospice primarily treat?
Lincoln Health Hospice's patient population includes cancer (41%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Lincoln Health Hospice provide care?
Lincoln Health Hospice provides care in patient's home (88%), skilled nursing (7%), assisted living (3%), hospital (2%).
How large is Lincoln Health Hospice?
Lincoln Health Hospice serves an average of 4 patients per day and covers 9 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Lincoln Health Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Lincoln Health Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·