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Schneck Medical Center Hospice

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

415 S Walnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274

Government
32 Years Certified
23 Patients/Day

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415 S Walnut Street
Seymour, IN 47274

About Schneck Medical Center Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Schneck Medical Center Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Seymour, IN, serving patients and families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1994, Schneck Medical Center Hospice has provided 32 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Schneck Medical Center Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day, covering 28 ZIP codes across its service area. 90% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Schneck Medical Center Hospice has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating based on caregiver survey results, reflecting strong satisfaction across communication, symptom management, and emotional support. 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 Seymour, IN, 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 Rating5/5 Stars
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since1994
CountyJackson
Avg Daily Census23 patients
Service Area28 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

5of 5

Excellent

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Schneck Medical Center Hospice has earned a 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers. This rating reflects above-average satisfaction across emotional support, symptom management, team communication, and respect. This places Schneck Medical Center Hospice among the higher-rated hospice providers serving families in Seymour, IN.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
95%

95% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
96%

96% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
78%

78% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
90%

90% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
85%

85% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
83%

83% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
90%

90% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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
92%

92% of caregivers gave Schneck Medical Center 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

100.0%

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

100.0%

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

Schneck Medical Center 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.

54.3% of Schneck Medical Center 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

90.4%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

14.3

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.1%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

41.5%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

8%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

20%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

4%

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

0.5%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$8,853

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Schneck Medical Center Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (35%), followed by dementia (19%), cardiovascular disease (17%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (8%), stroke (5%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.

Cancer35%
Dementia19%
Cardiovascular Disease17%
Other Conditions16%
Respiratory Disease8%
Stroke5%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Schneck Medical Center Hospice delivers 90% of its care in patients' homes, with 8% in nursing facility settings, 2% in hospital 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 23 patients per day.

Patient's Home

90%

Nursing Facility

8%

Hospital

2%

Doctors at Schneck Medical Center Hospice

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Schneck Medical Center Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Schneck Medical Center Hospice?

Schneck Medical Center Hospice has a 5-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Schneck Medical Center Hospice primarily treat?

Schneck Medical Center Hospice's patient population includes cancer (35%), dementia (19%), cardiovascular disease (17%), other conditions (16%), respiratory disease (8%), stroke (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Schneck Medical Center Hospice provide care?

Schneck Medical Center Hospice provides care in patient's home (90%), nursing facility (8%), hospital (2%).

How large is Schneck Medical Center Hospice?

Schneck Medical Center Hospice serves an average of 23 patients per day and covers 28 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Schneck Medical Center Hospice?

1 physicians are affiliated with Schneck Medical Center Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·