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Hospice Care

Southeast Hospice

901 E Van Buren, Mcalester, OK 74501

Government
8 Years Certified
87 Patients/Day

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901 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74501

About Southeast Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Southeast Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Mcalester, OK, serving patients and families in Pittsburg County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Southeast Hospice has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Southeast Hospice serves an average of 87 patients per day, covering 39 ZIP codes across its service area. 56% 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 6 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Mcalester, OK, 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
OwnershipGovernment
Certified Since2018
CountyPittsburg
Avg Daily Census87 patients
Service Area39 ZIP codes
HCI Score6/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
95%

95% of caregivers gave Southeast 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
95%

95% of caregivers gave Southeast 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
82%

82% of caregivers gave Southeast 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
86%

86% of caregivers gave Southeast 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
90%

90% of caregivers gave Southeast 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
80%

80% of caregivers gave Southeast 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

Average
83%

83% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Southeast 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

99.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

95.2%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

88.9%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

97.6%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

96.5%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

84.4%

Natl: 93.2%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

83.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

6/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Southeast Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 6 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

68.3% of Southeast 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

90.3%

Natl: 89.5%

32th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

7.4

Natl: 13.4

6th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.4%

Natl: 9.2%

31th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

75.4%

Natl: 55.4%

81th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.3%

Natl: 7.2%

35th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

41.3%

Natl: 40%

63th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

22.8%

Natl: 8%

96th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.2%

Natl: 2.3%

65th 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

$30,737

Natl: $16,971

92th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Southeast Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (34%), followed by other conditions (16%), dementia (15%), cancer (15%), respiratory disease (13%), stroke (10%). Heart failure is one of the leading diagnoses for hospice admission nationwide, and a high proportion of cardiac patients is typical of most hospice programs.

Cardiovascular Disease34%
Other Conditions16%
Dementia15%
Cancer15%
Respiratory Disease13%
Stroke10%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Southeast Hospice delivers 56% of its care in patients' homes, with 30% in assisted living settings, 13% in nursing facility settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 87 patients per day.

Patient's Home

56%

Assisted Living

30%

Nursing Facility

13%

Skilled Nursing

1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Southeast Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Southeast Hospice?

Southeast 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 Southeast Hospice primarily treat?

Southeast Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (34%), other conditions (16%), dementia (15%), cancer (15%), respiratory disease (13%), stroke (10%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Southeast Hospice provide care?

Southeast Hospice provides care in patient's home (56%), assisted living (30%), nursing facility (13%), skilled nursing (1%).

How large is Southeast Hospice?

Southeast Hospice serves an average of 87 patients per day and covers 39 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Southeast Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Southeast Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·