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Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc

5836 Lincoln Ave, Ste 200, Morton Grove, IL 60053

For-Profit
4 Years Certified
16 Patients/Day

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5836 Lincoln Ave, Ste 200
Morton Grove, IL 60053

About Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Morton Grove, IL, serving patients and families in Cook County and the surrounding area.

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves an average of 16 patients per day, covering 36 ZIP codes across its service area. 54% 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 Morton Grove, IL, 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
CountyCook
Avg Daily Census16 patients
Service Area36 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

78.8%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

96.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

92.3%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

63.5%

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

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc'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.

27.0% of Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

72.1%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

14.8

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

3.1%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

40%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.9%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

40%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.7%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.9%

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

$21,782

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (43%), followed by other conditions (30%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia43%
Other Conditions30%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc delivers 54% of its care in patients' homes, with 43% in assisted living settings, 3% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 16 patients per day.

Patient's Home

54%

Assisted Living

43%

Skilled Nursing

3%

Doctors at Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc

What is the CMS rating for Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc?

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc 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 Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc primarily treat?

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc's patient population includes dementia (43%), other conditions (30%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc provide care?

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc provides care in patient's home (54%), assisted living (43%), skilled nursing (3%).

How large is Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc?

Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves an average of 16 patients per day and covers 36 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc?

2 physicians are affiliated with Orion Hospice And Palliative Care Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·