About St. Croix Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
St. Croix Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Indianapolis, IN, serving patients and families in Marion County and the surrounding area.
St. Croix Hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day, covering 38 ZIP codes across its service area. 20% 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 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 13 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Indianapolis, 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
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
100.0%
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
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
St. Croix Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 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.
55.6% of St. Croix 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
86%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
11.2
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
8.4%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
56.9%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
17.1%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
5.7%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
17.1%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
2.9%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$11,405
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
St. Croix Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (43%), followed by cancer (19%), cardiovascular disease (16%), other conditions (14%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
St. Croix Hospice delivers 20% of its care in patients' homes, with 48% in nursing facility settings, 31% in assisted living settings, 1% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day.
Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at St. Croix Hospice
13 affiliated physicians
Dr. Tammy Durham-boring, DO
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Mahmoud Yassin Kassab, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Syed Hashmi, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Chijioke Kalu, MD
Family Practice
Dr. James Pike, DO
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Saif Choudhury, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Rona Abu Manneh, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Anthony Andres, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Robert Anderson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Emmanuel Sarpong, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tabassum Hatimi, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Adam French, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St. Croix Hospice
What is the CMS rating for St. Croix Hospice?
St. Croix 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 St. Croix Hospice primarily treat?
St. Croix Hospice's patient population includes dementia (43%), cancer (19%), cardiovascular disease (16%), other conditions (14%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does St. Croix Hospice provide care?
St. Croix Hospice provides care in nursing facility (48%), assisted living (31%), patient's home (20%), skilled nursing (1%).
How large is St. Croix Hospice?
St. Croix Hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day and covers 38 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with St. Croix Hospice?
13 physicians are affiliated with St. Croix Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·