About Salmon Valley Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Salmon Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Salmon, ID, serving patients and families in Lemhi County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2015, Salmon Valley Hospice has provided 11 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Salmon Valley Hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day, covering 19 ZIP codes across its service area. 79% 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. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Salmon, ID, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
92% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Treated with Respect
Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect
94% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
85% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
87% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
81% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
74% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.
Overall Rating (9-10)
Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10
93% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
97% of caregivers gave Salmon Valley 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
98.7%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
92.2%
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
100.0%
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
77.1%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
74.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Salmon Valley Hospice'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.
50.7% of Salmon Valley Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
96.2%
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
12.7%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
78.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
7.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
34.6%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
3.8%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
7.7%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$19,279
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Salmon Valley Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (29%), followed by cardiovascular disease (28%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (12%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Salmon Valley Hospice delivers 79% of its care in patients' homes, with 15% in assisted living settings, 4% in nursing facility settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Salmon Valley Hospice
4 affiliated physicians
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Reviews and ratings from patients
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Salmon Valley Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Salmon Valley Hospice?
Salmon Valley 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 Salmon Valley Hospice primarily treat?
Salmon Valley Hospice's patient population includes cancer (29%), cardiovascular disease (28%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Salmon Valley Hospice provide care?
Salmon Valley Hospice provides care in patient's home (79%), assisted living (15%), nursing facility (4%), skilled nursing (2%).
How large is Salmon Valley Hospice?
Salmon Valley Hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day and covers 19 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Salmon Valley Hospice?
4 physicians are affiliated with Salmon Valley Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·