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Transitions Hospice

1097 S Lapeer Rd, Suite A, Oxford, MI 48371

For-Profit
10 Years Certified
17 Patients/Day

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1097 S Lapeer Rd, Suite A
Oxford, MI 48371

About Transitions Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Transitions Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Oxford, MI, serving patients and families in Oakland County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2016, Transitions Hospice has provided 10 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Transitions Hospice serves an average of 17 patients per day, covering 67 ZIP codes across its service area. 37% 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.

When choosing hospice care in Oxford, MI, 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 Since2016
CountyOakland
Avg Daily Census17 patients
Service Area67 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
96%

96% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
81%

81% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Above Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

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

95.1%

Natl: 98.3%

Below 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

92.7%

Natl: 91.6%

Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Transitions 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.

69.4% of Transitions 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

90%

Natl: 89.5%

31th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

15.7

Natl: 13.4

80th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.3%

Natl: 9.2%

30th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

57.5%

Natl: 55.4%

57th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

5.9%

Natl: 7.2%

47th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

58.8%

Natl: 40%

92th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.9%

Natl: 8%

43th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

5.9%

Natl: 2.3%

93th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$22,188

Natl: $16,971

71th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Transitions Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (50%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia50%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Transitions Hospice delivers 37% of its care in patients' homes, with 54% in assisted living settings, 9% 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 17 patients per day.

Assisted Living

54%

Patient's Home

37%

Nursing Facility

9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Transitions Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Transitions Hospice?

Transitions 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 Transitions Hospice primarily treat?

Transitions Hospice's patient population includes dementia (50%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Transitions Hospice provide care?

Transitions Hospice provides care in assisted living (54%), patient's home (37%), nursing facility (9%).

How large is Transitions Hospice?

Transitions Hospice serves an average of 17 patients per day and covers 67 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Transitions Hospice?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Transitions Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·