About North Shore At Home
Hospice overview and quality summary
North Shore At Home is an hospice care provider in Glendale, WI, serving patients and families in Milwaukee County and the surrounding area.
North Shore At Home serves an average of 51 patients per day, covering 22 ZIP codes across its service area. 1% 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. 10 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Glendale, WI, 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
98.7%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
98.6%
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
95.0%
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
96.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
North Shore At Home'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.
69.9% of North Shore At Home'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
92.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
9.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
74.4%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
4.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
51.1%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
15.6%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
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
$20,750
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
North Shore At Home's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (30%), followed by stroke (19%), cardiovascular disease (18%), cancer (15%), dementia (13%), respiratory disease (7%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
North Shore At Home delivers 1% of its care in patients' homes, with 95% in nursing facility settings, 4% 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 51 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Doctors at North Shore At Home
10 affiliated physicians
Dr. Muniba Chohan, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephanie Strohbeen, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kamal Muzaffar, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Peter Capelli, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Surendra Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. John Sanidas, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ronald Cooper, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Saima Akbar, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael Umland, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About North Shore At Home
What is the CMS rating for North Shore At Home?
North Shore At Home 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 North Shore At Home primarily treat?
North Shore At Home's patient population includes other conditions (30%), stroke (19%), cardiovascular disease (18%), cancer (15%), dementia (13%), respiratory disease (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does North Shore At Home provide care?
North Shore At Home provides care in nursing facility (95%), assisted living (4%), patient's home (1%).
How large is North Shore At Home?
North Shore At Home serves an average of 51 patients per day and covers 22 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with North Shore At Home?
10 physicians are affiliated with North Shore At Home.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·