CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE is a Non-Profit, Medicare Certified, hospice care agency located in SIERRA VISTA, AZ. This agency has been certified to participate in Medicare programs since February 01, 1995.
Updated: 08/24/2020 — See below for more information on CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE, including how patients rate their experiences on the CAHPS survey.
Contact Information Agency: CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE Address: 210 EL CAMINO REALSIERRA VISTA. AZ 85635 Phone: (520) 263-3400 Ownership1: Non-Profit CMS Certification Number: 031529 Medicare certification date2: February 01, 1995The is the date the home health agency was certified to participate in the Medicare program.1 Hospice agencies can be run by private for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, religious affiliated organizations or government entities. The type of ownership may affect agency resources and how services are organized. Quality can vary in hospice agencies within each of the different types of ownership.
2 Agencies that are Medicare Certified are able to participate in Medicare related programs.
Medicare Hospice Provider ReportIn 2016, CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE charged a total of $3,800,723 to Medicare for a total of 8,773 hospice care days provided. Of the 196 Medicare beneficiaries, 52 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage for at least one month and 37 were eligible for Medicaid for at least one month.
The following section provides information on services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE. It contains utilization and demographic information for this hospice provider. The report covers only calendar year 2016.
Hospice Care Cancer patients 57 Dementia n/a Circulatory / Heart Disease 46 Stroke n/a Respiratory Disease 26 Other Primary Diagnosis 36 Hospice patients with 7 or fewer care days 65 Hospice patients with 60 care days 48 Hospice patients with 180 care days 12 Demographics Medicare Beneficiaries 196 Average age 83 Male 83 Female 113 White 158 Black n/a Asian n/a Hispanic 31 Other n/a Site of Service In Home 150 Assisted Living Facility 38 Long-term Care n/a Skilled Nursing Facility n/a Inpatient Hospital 0 Inpatient Hospice 0 Other Facility 0 Quality of CareThe ratings found here are reported to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) by each agency using the Hospice Item Set. Higher percentages are better. Some measures may not be ailable for various reasons such as hing less than 20 patients or data being removed by CMS at the request of the agency.
Beliefs/Values Addressed (if desired by the patient) - Patient PreferencesPatients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care - Patients and caregivers should he the opportunity to discuss their spiritual and religious needs, beliefs and values to help ensure t hese care needs are met.
Score: 82.4% National score: 95.3% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 216 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Treatment Preferences - Patient PreferencesPatients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care - Hing discussions w3ith hospice staff about the treatments that patients want or don't want helps ensure that patients get the care they want at the end of life.
Score: 86.1% National score: 98.8% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 216 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Dyspnea Screening - Managing pain and treating symptomsPatients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care - Shortness of breath is common and often undertreated in hospice patients. It can interfere with patients' routine and can be upsetting for patients and families.
Score: 97.7% National score: 97.9% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 216 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Dyspnea Treatment - Managing pain and treating symptomsPatients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath - Within a day of finding that shortness of breath is a problem, hospice staff should st art treatment. Treatment can be medication, relaxation or breathing exercises.
Score: 96.6% National score: 95.6% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored better than the national erage based on 59 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Pain Assessment - Managing pain and treating symptomsPatients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem - Within a day of finding that pain is a problem, hospice staff should collect information about the pain, like its location, how long it lasts, and its severity.
Score: 49.5% National score: 85.5% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 105 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Pain Screening - Managing pain and treating symptomsPatients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care - Pain is common and often undertreated for hospice patients. It can interfere with patients' daily activities and can be very distressing for patients and families.
Score: 94.4% National score: 95.9% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 216 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Patients treated with an Opioid who are given a bowel regimen - Managing pain and treating symptomsPatients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation - Constipation is a side effect of opioid use. Staff can recommend treatment options, like laxatives or fiber, to prevent and treat opioid-related constipation.
Score: 93.3% National score: 93.8% CASA DE LA PAZ HOSPICE scored worse than the national erage based on 30 surveys taken between Jan 01, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 Other hospice agencies near by VALOR HOSPICECARE, LLC 1048 EAST FRY BOULEVARD, SUITE E SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635 SOULISTIC HOSPICE 16-18 CALLE IGLESIA TUBAC, AZ 85646 CHARLES WM. LEIGHTON, JR. HOSPICE, INC. 524 WEST MALEY PLACE WILLCOX, AZ 85643 AGAPE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE 4400 EAST BROADWAY BOULEVARD, SUITE 400 TUCSON, AZ 85711 HOSPICE FAMILY CARE, INC. - TUCSON 6300 EAST EL DORADO PLAZA, A-100 TUCSON, AZ 85715 REMITA HEALTH 6375 EAST TANQUE VERDE ROAD, SUITE 170 TUCSON, AZ 85715 DESERT HARMONY HOSPICE OF TUCSON 1200 NORTH EL DORADO PLACE, SUITE B200 TUCSON, AZ 85715 DEPENDABLE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, LLC 1141 NORTH EL DORADO PLACE, SUITE 300 TUCSON, AZ 85715See also
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