About Socorro General Hospital Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Socorro General Hospital Hospice is an hospice care provider in Socorro, NM, serving patients and families in Socorro County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2009, Socorro General Hospital Hospice has provided 17 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Socorro General Hospital Hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day. 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Socorro, 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
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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
97.7%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
96.9%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
95.5%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
90.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Socorro General Hospital 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.
60.4% of Socorro General Hospital 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
93.3%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
47.2%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
16.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
33.3%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
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
$8,726
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Socorro General Hospital Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (31%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Socorro General Hospital Hospice delivers 79% of its care in patients' homes, with 20% in nursing facility settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Socorro General Hospital Hospice
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Socorro General Hospital Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Socorro General Hospital Hospice?
Socorro General Hospital 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 Socorro General Hospital Hospice primarily treat?
Socorro General Hospital Hospice's patient population includes cancer (31%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Socorro General Hospital Hospice provide care?
Socorro General Hospital Hospice provides care in patient's home (79%), nursing facility (20%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is Socorro General Hospital Hospice?
Socorro General Hospital Hospice serves an average of 7 patients per day and covers 10 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Socorro General Hospital Hospice?
1 physicians are affiliated with Socorro General Hospital Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·