About Valley Hospice Care
Hospice overview and quality summary
Valley Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Saginaw, MI, serving patients and families in Saginaw County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2018, Valley Hospice Care has provided 8 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Valley Hospice Care serves an average of 32 patients per day, covering 34 ZIP codes across its service area. 45% 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. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Saginaw, 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
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
77.5%
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
92.5%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
73.2%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Valley Hospice Care'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.
16.3% of Valley Hospice Care'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
92%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
11.5
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
51.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
2.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
40%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
18.8%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
3.5%
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
$25,896
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Valley Hospice Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (39%), followed by cardiovascular disease (26%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (12%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Valley Hospice Care delivers 45% of its care in patients' homes, with 46% in assisted living settings, 9% 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 32 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Valley Hospice Care
What is the CMS rating for Valley Hospice Care?
Valley Hospice Care 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 Valley Hospice Care primarily treat?
Valley Hospice Care's patient population includes dementia (39%), cardiovascular disease (26%), other conditions (13%), respiratory disease (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Valley Hospice Care provide care?
Valley Hospice Care provides care in assisted living (46%), patient's home (45%), skilled nursing (9%).
How large is Valley Hospice Care?
Valley Hospice Care serves an average of 32 patients per day and covers 34 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Valley Hospice Care?
1 physicians are affiliated with Valley Hospice Care.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·