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Novus Lifecare

1333 Meadowlark Lane Suite 204, Kansas City, KS 66102

For-Profit
4 Years Certified
4 Patients/Day

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1333 Meadowlark Lane Suite 204
Kansas City, KS 66102

About Novus Lifecare

Hospice overview and quality summary

Novus Lifecare is a for-profit hospice care provider in Kansas City, KS, serving patients and families in Wyandotte County and the surrounding area.

Novus Lifecare serves an average of 4 patients per day, covering 15 ZIP codes across its service area. 86% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Kansas City, KS, 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
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2022
CountyWyandotte
Avg Daily Census4 patients
Service Area15 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

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

95.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

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

75.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Novus Lifecare's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

88.2%

Natl: 89.5%

26th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

19.2

Natl: 13.4

94th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

8%

Natl: 9.2%

51th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

23.1%

Natl: 55.4%

14th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

33.3%

Natl: 7.2%

100th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

0%

Natl: 40%

3th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

19th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,369

Natl: $16,971

16th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Novus Lifecare delivers 86% of its care in patients' homes, with 7% in skilled nursing settings, 6% 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 4 patients per day.

Patient's Home

86%

Skilled Nursing

7%

Assisted Living

6%

Doctors at Novus Lifecare

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Novus Lifecare

What is the CMS rating for Novus Lifecare?

Novus Lifecare 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 Novus Lifecare primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Novus Lifecare.

Where does Novus Lifecare provide care?

Novus Lifecare provides care in patient's home (86%), skilled nursing (7%), assisted living (6%).

How large is Novus Lifecare?

Novus Lifecare serves an average of 4 patients per day and covers 15 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Novus Lifecare?

1 physicians are affiliated with Novus Lifecare.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·