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Living Waters Hospice, Inc.

23315 Johnson Road, New Caney, TX 77357

For-Profit
12 Years Certified
41 Patients/Day

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23315 Johnson Road
New Caney, TX 77357

About Living Waters Hospice, Inc.

Hospice overview and quality summary

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice care provider in New Caney, TX, serving patients and families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2014, Living Waters Hospice, Inc. has provided 12 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. serves an average of 41 patients per day, covering 48 ZIP codes across its service area. 47% 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. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in New Caney, 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

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2014
CountyMontgomery
Avg Daily Census41 patients
Service Area48 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors4

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

100.0%

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

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Living Waters Hospice, Inc.'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.

39.3% of Living Waters Hospice, Inc.'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

93.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8.2

Natl: 13.4

10th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.8%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

76.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.2%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

41.7%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.6%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.8%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.2%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$25,928

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Living Waters Hospice, Inc.'s patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (57%), followed by stroke (17%), cardiovascular disease (14%), other conditions (12%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia57%
Stroke17%
Cardiovascular Disease14%
Other Conditions12%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. delivers 47% of its care in patients' homes, with 50% in assisted living settings, 3% in nursing facility 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 41 patients per day.

Assisted Living

50%

Patient's Home

47%

Nursing Facility

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Living Waters Hospice, Inc.

What is the CMS rating for Living Waters Hospice, Inc.?

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. 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 Living Waters Hospice, Inc. primarily treat?

Living Waters Hospice, Inc.'s patient population includes dementia (57%), stroke (17%), cardiovascular disease (14%), other conditions (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Living Waters Hospice, Inc. provide care?

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. provides care in assisted living (50%), patient's home (47%), nursing facility (3%).

How large is Living Waters Hospice, Inc.?

Living Waters Hospice, Inc. serves an average of 41 patients per day and covers 48 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Living Waters Hospice, Inc.?

4 physicians are affiliated with Living Waters Hospice, Inc..

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·