About Suncrest Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Suncrest Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Columbus, OH, serving patients and families in Franklin County and the surrounding area.
Suncrest Hospice serves an average of 68 patients per day, covering 32 ZIP codes across its service area. 14% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 15 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Columbus, OH, 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
98.2%
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
98.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Suncrest 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.
85.1% of Suncrest 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
98.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
16.3
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
6.7%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
46.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
12.5%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
26.8%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
8.9%
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%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$17,920
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Suncrest Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (35%), followed by stroke (21%), other conditions (18%), cardiovascular disease (17%), cancer (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Suncrest Hospice delivers 14% of its care in patients' homes, with 78% in assisted living settings, 8% in nursing facility 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 68 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Nursing Facility
Doctors at Suncrest Hospice
15 affiliated physicians
Dr. Katherine Montanaro, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Deepa Mathur, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Stephen Canowitz, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Nicole Lara
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Amanda Esch
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Anita Ndife, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Linda Baker
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jonathan Hollister, MD
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tarun Mehra, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kayla Steveley
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Robert Guinsler, DO
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Suncrest Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Suncrest Hospice?
Suncrest 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 Suncrest Hospice primarily treat?
Suncrest Hospice's patient population includes dementia (35%), stroke (21%), other conditions (18%), cardiovascular disease (17%), cancer (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Suncrest Hospice provide care?
Suncrest Hospice provides care in assisted living (78%), patient's home (14%), nursing facility (8%).
How large is Suncrest Hospice?
Suncrest Hospice serves an average of 68 patients per day and covers 32 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Suncrest Hospice?
15 physicians are affiliated with Suncrest Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·