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Red Willow Hospice Llc

525 A Salazar Rd, Taos, NM 87571

4 Years Certified
30 Patients/Day

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525 A Salazar Rd
Taos, NM 87571

About Red Willow Hospice Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Red Willow Hospice Llc is an hospice care provider in Taos, NM, serving patients and families in Taos County and the surrounding area.

Red Willow Hospice Llc serves an average of 30 patients per day, covering 16 ZIP codes across its service area. 72% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Taos, NM, 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
Certified Since2022
CountyTaos
Avg Daily Census30 patients
Service Area16 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
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

89.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

97.3%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

87.6%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Red Willow Hospice Llc'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.

68.4% of Red Willow Hospice Llc'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

90.4%

Natl: 89.5%

33th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.5

Natl: 13.4

31th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7%

Natl: 9.2%

39th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

70.5%

Natl: 55.4%

75th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

8.8%

Natl: 7.2%

66th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

14.7%

Natl: 40%

8th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

8.8%

Natl: 8%

58th 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

$15,724

Natl: $16,971

38th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Red Willow Hospice Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (34%), followed by other conditions (32%), cancer (21%), respiratory disease (10%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia34%
Other Conditions32%
Cancer21%
Respiratory Disease10%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Red Willow Hospice Llc delivers 72% of its care in patients' homes, with 24% in assisted living settings, 4% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 30 patients per day.

Patient's Home

72%

Assisted Living

24%

Nursing Facility

4%

Doctors at Red Willow Hospice Llc

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Red Willow Hospice Llc

What is the CMS rating for Red Willow Hospice Llc?

Red Willow Hospice Llc 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 Red Willow Hospice Llc primarily treat?

Red Willow Hospice Llc's patient population includes dementia (34%), other conditions (32%), cancer (21%), respiratory disease (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Red Willow Hospice Llc provide care?

Red Willow Hospice Llc provides care in patient's home (72%), assisted living (24%), nursing facility (4%).

How large is Red Willow Hospice Llc?

Red Willow Hospice Llc serves an average of 30 patients per day and covers 16 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Red Willow Hospice Llc?

2 physicians are affiliated with Red Willow Hospice Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·