About Vara Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Vara Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in Laredo, TX, serving patients and families in Webb County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Vara Hospice has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Vara Hospice serves an average of 17 patients per day. 85% 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. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Laredo, TX, 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
100.0%
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
84.8%
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%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
92.8%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Vara 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.
33.3% of Vara Hospice'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
90.3%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
12.1
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
10.6%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
68.6%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
28%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
8%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
12%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
4%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
1.2%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$12,641
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Vara Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (24%), followed by other conditions (20%), cancer (19%), respiratory disease (15%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Vara Hospice delivers 85% of its care in patients' homes, with 8% in assisted living settings, 5% in hospital settings, 2% in skilled nursing 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 17 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Assisted Living
Hospital
Skilled Nursing
Doctors at Vara Hospice
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Vara Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Vara Hospice?
Vara 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 Vara Hospice primarily treat?
Vara Hospice's patient population includes dementia (24%), other conditions (20%), cancer (19%), respiratory disease (15%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Vara Hospice provide care?
Vara Hospice provides care in patient's home (85%), assisted living (8%), hospital (5%), skilled nursing (2%).
How large is Vara Hospice?
Vara Hospice serves an average of 17 patients per day and covers 7 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Vara Hospice?
2 physicians are affiliated with Vara Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·