About Suncrest Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Suncrest Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in West Chester, OH, serving patients and families in Butler County and the surrounding area.
Suncrest Hospice serves an average of 154 patients per day, covering 48 ZIP codes across its service area. 13% 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. 17 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in West Chester, 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
99.8%
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
96.2%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
99.3%
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.
86.3% 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
98.9%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
11.6
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
44.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
7.1%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
27.6%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
8.7%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
2.4%
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
$20,646
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Suncrest Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with stroke (33%), followed by dementia (25%), cardiovascular disease (19%), other conditions (15%), cancer (7%), respiratory disease (4%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Suncrest Hospice delivers 13% of its care in patients' homes, with 73% in assisted living settings, 14% 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 154 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Patient's Home
Doctors at Suncrest Hospice
17 affiliated physicians
Dr. Michelle Kleinmann, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Amanda Kennedy, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Samantha Meyer
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. George Knight, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Galina Krayterman, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Crystal Fortuna, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Keiko Honda
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Shannon Bartlett
Physician Assistant
Dr. Audrius Ruksenas, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jinyun Wu, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Larita Frazier Obannon, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Meghan Dozier
Nurse Practitioner
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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 stroke (33%), dementia (25%), cardiovascular disease (19%), other conditions (15%), cancer (7%), respiratory disease (4%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Suncrest Hospice provide care?
Suncrest Hospice provides care in assisted living (73%), nursing facility (14%), patient's home (13%).
How large is Suncrest Hospice?
Suncrest Hospice serves an average of 154 patients per day and covers 48 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Suncrest Hospice?
17 physicians are affiliated with Suncrest Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·