About Vital Hospice Care Inc
Hospice overview and quality summary
Vital Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Glendale, AZ, serving patients and families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area.
Vital Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 8 patients per day. 97% 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 7 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Glendale, AZ, 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
79.3%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
41.4%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
96.6%
Natl: 98.3%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
31.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Vital Hospice Care Inc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 7 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.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
78.6%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
7.8
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
9.9%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
91.7%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
9.1%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
9.1%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
0%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
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
$13,579
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Vital Hospice Care Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (29%), followed by other conditions (29%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Vital Hospice Care Inc delivers 97% of its care in patients' homes, with 2% in skilled nursing settings, 1% in assisted living 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 8 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Doctors at Vital Hospice Care Inc
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Vital Hospice Care Inc
What is the CMS rating for Vital Hospice Care Inc?
Vital Hospice Care Inc 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 Vital Hospice Care Inc primarily treat?
Vital Hospice Care Inc's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (29%), other conditions (29%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Vital Hospice Care Inc provide care?
Vital Hospice Care Inc provides care in patient's home (97%), skilled nursing (2%), assisted living (1%).
How large is Vital Hospice Care Inc?
Vital Hospice Care Inc serves an average of 8 patients per day and covers 3 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Vital Hospice Care Inc?
1 physicians are affiliated with Vital Hospice Care Inc.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·