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Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice

409 Benedicta Ave Ste A, Trinidad, CO 81082

Non-Profit
8 Years Certified
23 Patients/Day

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409 Benedicta Ave Ste A
Trinidad, CO 81082

About Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Trinidad, CO, serving patients and families in Las Animas County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day. 82% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Trinidad, 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
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since2018
CountyLas Animas
Avg Daily Census23 patients
Service Area8 ZIP codes
HCI Score7/10
Affiliated Doctors2

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

83.3%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

86.4%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

7/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative 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.

71.6% of Mt Rose Health Center Palliative 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

91%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

52.2%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

14.3%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

35.7%

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

7.1%

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

$24,380

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (26%), followed by cancer (24%), respiratory disease (16%).

Other Conditions26%
Cancer24%
Respiratory Disease16%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice delivers 82% of its care in patients' homes, with 11% in nursing facility settings, 6% in skilled nursing settings, 1% in assisted living settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day.

Patient's Home

82%

Nursing Facility

11%

Skilled Nursing

6%

Assisted Living

1%

Doctors at Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice?

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And 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 Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice primarily treat?

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice's patient population includes other conditions (26%), cancer (24%), respiratory disease (16%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice provide care?

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice provides care in patient's home (82%), nursing facility (11%), skilled nursing (6%), assisted living (1%).

How large is Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice?

Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day and covers 8 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Mt Rose Health Center Palliative Care And Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·