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Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice

497 West Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834

Government
32 Years Certified
2 Patients/Day

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497 West Lott
Buffalo, WY 82834

About Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice is a government-operated hospice care provider in Buffalo, WY, serving patients and families in Johnson County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1994, Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice has provided 32 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day. 84% 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. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Buffalo, WY, 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 Since1994
CountyJohnson
Avg Daily Census2 patients
Service Area3 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors4

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

92.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Susie Bowling Lawrence 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.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

100%

Natl: 89.5%

100th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

32.7

Natl: 13.4

99th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

20.2%

Natl: 9.2%

95th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

11.1%

Natl: 55.4%

5th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

25%

Natl: 7.2%

99th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

25%

Natl: 40%

21th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

19th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

15.1%

Natl: 0.6%

100th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$8,692

Natl: $16,971

7th pctl

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice delivers 84% of its care in patients' homes, with 16% in hospital settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day.

Patient's Home

84%

Hospital

16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice?

Susie Bowling Lawrence 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 Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice.

Where does Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice provide care?

Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice provides care in patient's home (84%), hospital (16%).

How large is Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice?

Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice serves an average of 2 patients per day and covers 3 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice?

4 physicians are affiliated with Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·