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Osf Bay De Noc Hospice

901 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829

Non-Profit
32 Years Certified
23 Patients/Day

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901 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829

About Osf Bay De Noc Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Escanaba, MI, serving patients and families in Delta County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1994, Osf Bay De Noc Hospice has provided 32 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day, covering 24 ZIP codes across its service area. 68% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Escanaba, MI, 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 Since1994
CountyDelta
Avg Daily Census23 patients
Service Area24 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
82%

82% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Above Average
89%

89% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
90%

90% of caregivers gave Osf Bay De Noc Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

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

99.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

99.1%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

97.3%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice'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.

75.6% of Osf Bay De Noc 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

97%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

14.6

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

9.3%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

56.1%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

9.1%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

27.3%

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

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.1%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$12,149

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (42%), followed by cardiovascular disease (17%), dementia (16%), other conditions (11%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer42%
Cardiovascular Disease17%
Dementia16%
Other Conditions11%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice delivers 68% of its care in patients' homes, with 25% in assisted living settings, 7% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day.

Patient's Home

68%

Assisted Living

25%

Nursing Facility

7%

Doctors at Osf Bay De Noc Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Osf Bay De Noc Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Osf Bay De Noc Hospice?

Osf Bay De Noc 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 Osf Bay De Noc Hospice primarily treat?

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice's patient population includes cancer (42%), cardiovascular disease (17%), dementia (16%), other conditions (11%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Osf Bay De Noc Hospice provide care?

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice provides care in patient's home (68%), assisted living (25%), nursing facility (7%).

How large is Osf Bay De Noc Hospice?

Osf Bay De Noc Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day and covers 24 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Osf Bay De Noc Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Osf Bay De Noc Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·