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Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc

3204 N Academy Blvd, Ste 110, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

4 Years Certified
15 Patients/Day

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3204 N Academy Blvd, Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

About Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc is an hospice care provider in Colorado Springs, CO.

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc serves an average of 15 patients per day, covering 20 ZIP codes across its service area. 51% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.

When choosing hospice care in Colorado Springs, CO, 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
Certified Since2022
Avg Daily Census15 patients
Service Area20 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10

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

95.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

97.7%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

97.7%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

79.5%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc'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.

62.0% of Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc'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

87.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8.3

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.4%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

38.7%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

13.3%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

33.3%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

13.3%

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

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$19,057

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (41%), followed by other conditions (36%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia41%
Other Conditions36%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc delivers 51% of its care in patients' homes, with 47% in assisted living settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 15 patients per day.

Patient's Home

51%

Assisted Living

47%

Skilled Nursing

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc

What is the CMS rating for Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc?

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc 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 Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc primarily treat?

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc's patient population includes dementia (41%), other conditions (36%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc provide care?

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc provides care in patient's home (51%), assisted living (47%), skilled nursing (2%).

How large is Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc?

Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc serves an average of 15 patients per day and covers 20 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Mountain Ridge Hospice, Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·