About Missouri Delta Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Missouri Delta Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Sikeston, MO, serving patients and families in New Madrid County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2008, Missouri Delta Hospice has provided 18 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Missouri Delta Hospice serves an average of 16 patients per day, covering 41 ZIP codes across its service area. 41% 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 7 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Sikeston, MO, 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
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
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Missouri Delta 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.
68.6% of Missouri Delta 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
95%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
14.8
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
9.4%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
23.3%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
12.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
50%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
18.8%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
6.3%
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
$18,581
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Missouri Delta Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (27%), followed by dementia (23%), cardiovascular disease (22%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Missouri Delta Hospice delivers 41% of its care in patients' homes, with 30% in nursing facility settings, 29% 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 16 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Missouri Delta Hospice
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Missouri Delta Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Missouri Delta Hospice?
Missouri Delta 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 Missouri Delta Hospice primarily treat?
Missouri Delta Hospice's patient population includes other conditions (27%), dementia (23%), cardiovascular disease (22%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Missouri Delta Hospice provide care?
Missouri Delta Hospice provides care in patient's home (41%), nursing facility (30%), skilled nursing (29%).
How large is Missouri Delta Hospice?
Missouri Delta Hospice serves an average of 16 patients per day and covers 41 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Missouri Delta Hospice?
4 physicians are affiliated with Missouri Delta Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·