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Memorial Hospice

209 S Bliss, Dumas, TX 79029

Other
36 Years Certified
7 Patients/Day

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209 S Bliss
Dumas, TX 79029

About Memorial Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Memorial Hospice is an hospice care provider in Dumas, TX, serving patients and families in Moore County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1990, Memorial Hospice has provided 36 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Memorial Hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day, covering 17 ZIP codes across its service area. 66% 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. 6 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Dumas, 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
OwnershipOther
Certified Since1990
CountyMoore
Avg Daily Census7 patients
Service Area17 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors6

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

91.5%

Natl: 94.8%

Below 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

97.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

96.2%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

90.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Memorial 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.

74.2% of Memorial 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

97.1%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8.5

Natl: 13.4

12th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

18.4%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

64.1%

Natl: 55.4%

66th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

23.5%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

41.2%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

2.2%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$9,010

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Memorial 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.

Cancer41%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Memorial Hospice delivers 66% of its care in patients' homes, with 31% in nursing facility settings, 3% in hospital settings. The hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day.

Patient's Home

66%

Nursing Facility

31%

Hospital

3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Memorial Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Memorial Hospice?

Memorial 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 Memorial Hospice primarily treat?

Memorial Hospice's patient population includes cancer (41%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Memorial Hospice provide care?

Memorial Hospice provides care in patient's home (66%), nursing facility (31%), hospital (3%).

How large is Memorial Hospice?

Memorial Hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day and covers 17 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Memorial Hospice?

6 physicians are affiliated with Memorial Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·