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Socorro General Hospital Hospice

1202 Us Hwy 60 West Bldg E, Socorro, NM 87801

Other
17 Years Certified
7 Patients/Day

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1202 Us Hwy 60 West Bldg E
Socorro, NM 87801

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

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2009
CountySocorro
Avg Daily Census7 patients
Service Area10 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors1

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

97.7%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

96.9%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

95.5%

Natl: 99.0%

Below 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

90.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

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%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

12.1

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

47.2%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

16.7%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

33.3%

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

0.2%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$8,726

Natl: $16,971

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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.

Cancer31%

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

79%

Nursing Facility

20%

Skilled Nursing

1%

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 ·