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Hospice Care

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice

Average3-Star CMS Rating

638 South Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA 52732

Non-Profit
34 Years Certified
21 Patients/Day

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638 South Bluff Boulevard
Clinton, IA 52732

About Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Clinton, IA, serving patients and families in Clinton County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1992, Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice has provided 34 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice serves an average of 21 patients per day, covering 19 ZIP codes across its service area. 49% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

CMS has assigned Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice 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 7 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Clinton, IA, 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 Rating3/5 Stars
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since1992
CountyClinton
Avg Daily Census21 patients
Service Area19 ZIP codes
HCI Score7/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

3of 5

Average

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice 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 Clinton, IA compare hospice providers.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
89%

89% 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

Average
88%

88% 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

Below Average
70%

70% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Average
80%

80% 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

Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, consistent with the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
71%

71% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Average
79%

79% 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

Average
84%

84% 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%

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

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

7/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 7 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

79.0% of Mercyone Clinton Home Care And 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

96.3%

Natl: 89.5%

73th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

3.6

Natl: 13.4

1th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

19.4%

Natl: 9.2%

94th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

100%

Natl: 55.4%

100th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

11.1%

Natl: 7.2%

80th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

11.1%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.6%

Natl: 8%

42th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

5.6%

Natl: 2.3%

91th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$8,087

Natl: $16,971

5th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (28%), followed by cardiovascular disease (21%), dementia (19%), respiratory disease (15%), other conditions (14%).

Cancer28%
Cardiovascular Disease21%
Dementia19%
Respiratory Disease15%
Other Conditions14%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice delivers 49% of its care in patients' homes, with 46% in nursing facility settings, 5% in assisted living 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 21 patients per day.

Patient's Home

49%

Nursing Facility

46%

Assisted Living

5%

Doctors at Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice?

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice 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 Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice primarily treat?

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice's patient population includes cancer (28%), cardiovascular disease (21%), dementia (19%), respiratory disease (15%), other conditions (14%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice provide care?

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice provides care in patient's home (49%), nursing facility (46%), assisted living (5%).

How large is Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice?

Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice serves an average of 21 patients per day and covers 19 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Mercyone Clinton Home Care And Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·