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Three Rivers Hospice Central

3236 Emerald Lane, Suite 400, Jefferson City, MO 65109

For-Profit
5 Years Certified
12 Patients/Day

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3236 Emerald Lane, Suite 400
Jefferson City, MO 65109

About Three Rivers Hospice Central

Hospice overview and quality summary

Three Rivers Hospice Central is a for-profit hospice care provider in Jefferson City, MO, serving patients and families in Cole County and the surrounding area.

Three Rivers Hospice Central serves an average of 12 patients per day, covering 26 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 4 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Jefferson City, MO, 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
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2021
CountyCole
Avg Daily Census12 patients
Service Area26 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

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

96.2%

Natl: 94.8%

Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

95.2%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

93.2%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Three Rivers Hospice Central'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.

41.8% of Three Rivers Hospice Central's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

94.5%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

22.4

Natl: 13.4

97th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

9.8%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

5.6%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

0%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

80%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.3%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$10,611

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Three Rivers Hospice Central's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (36%), followed by respiratory disease (18%), cardiovascular disease (15%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia36%
Respiratory Disease18%
Cardiovascular Disease15%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Three Rivers Hospice Central delivers 13% of its care in patients' homes, with 72% in nursing facility settings, 14% 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 12 patients per day.

Nursing Facility

72%

Assisted Living

14%

Patient's Home

13%

Skilled Nursing

1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Three Rivers Hospice Central

What is the CMS rating for Three Rivers Hospice Central?

Three Rivers Hospice Central 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 Three Rivers Hospice Central primarily treat?

Three Rivers Hospice Central's patient population includes dementia (36%), respiratory disease (18%), cardiovascular disease (15%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Three Rivers Hospice Central provide care?

Three Rivers Hospice Central provides care in nursing facility (72%), assisted living (14%), patient's home (13%), skilled nursing (1%).

How large is Three Rivers Hospice Central?

Three Rivers Hospice Central serves an average of 12 patients per day and covers 26 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Three Rivers Hospice Central?

4 physicians are affiliated with Three Rivers Hospice Central.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·