About Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
Hospice overview and quality summary
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Mankato, MN, serving patients and families in Blue Earth County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1985, Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato has provided 41 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato serves an average of 79 patients per day, covering 62 ZIP codes across its service area. 35% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
CMS has assigned Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato a 3-star quality rating based on caregiver survey feedback, indicating average satisfaction with the hospice's care. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 15 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Mankato, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Average
CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato has received a 3-star quality rating from CMS, based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey. This average rating reflects caregiver satisfaction across communication, symptom management, timely care, and emotional support. CMS publishes these ratings to help families in Mankato, MN compare hospice providers.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
91% 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
91% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
72% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, consistent with the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
82% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
74% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.
Training for Family Caregivers
Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient
73% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
82% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
86% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with 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%
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
99.6%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
99.5%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
97.9%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.2%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.
80.4% of Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato'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
96.6%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
19.2
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
10.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
17.2%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
1%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
40%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
1.9%
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
$12,341
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (33%), followed by stroke (26%), cardiovascular disease (18%), other conditions (14%), respiratory disease (7%), dementia (5%). 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
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato delivers 35% of its care in patients' homes, with 37% in nursing facility settings, 26% 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 79 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
15 affiliated physicians
Dr. Suresh Devineni, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Kingsley Iheasirim, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Arthur Schueler, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Jennifer Langbehn, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Stevan Oluic, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jamie Johannes, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Robert Gazzola, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Kristen Holland, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Dirk Thompson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Amy Boles, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Chaun Cox, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Mohamad El Labban, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
What is the CMS rating for Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato has a 3-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.
What conditions does Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato primarily treat?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato's patient population includes cancer (33%), stroke (26%), cardiovascular disease (18%), other conditions (14%), respiratory disease (7%), dementia (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato provide care?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato provides care in nursing facility (37%), patient's home (35%), assisted living (26%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato serves an average of 79 patients per day and covers 62 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato?
15 physicians are affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·