About Moments Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Moments Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Hermantown, MN, serving patients and families in St. Louis County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Moments Hospice has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Moments Hospice serves an average of 54 patients per day, covering 49 ZIP codes across its service area. 16% 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. 9 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Hermantown, 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
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%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
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
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Moments 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.
77.3% of Moments 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
96.6%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
17.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
29.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
5.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
35.1%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
8.1%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
8.1%
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
$20,021
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Moments Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (30%), followed by dementia (24%), cancer (19%), stroke (11%), other conditions (11%), respiratory disease (6%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Moments Hospice delivers 16% of its care in patients' homes, with 44% in nursing facility settings, 36% in assisted living settings, 3% 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 54 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Moments Hospice
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Brenda Cary, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Peter Wodrich, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Lucas Henningsen, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Eric Hanhan, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Efstratios Travlos, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ethan Burlingame, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Kurt Farchmin, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Eric Elleby, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Trevor Diercks
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Moments Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Moments Hospice?
Moments 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 Moments Hospice primarily treat?
Moments Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (30%), dementia (24%), cancer (19%), stroke (11%), other conditions (11%), respiratory disease (6%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Moments Hospice provide care?
Moments Hospice provides care in nursing facility (44%), assisted living (36%), patient's home (16%), skilled nursing (3%).
How large is Moments Hospice?
Moments Hospice serves an average of 54 patients per day and covers 49 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Moments Hospice?
9 physicians are affiliated with Moments Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·