hospice in Lamar, CO

Lamar Area Hospice Association

108 W Olive St, Lamar, CO 81052 · (719) 336-2100

Not rated
Not rated
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Lamar Area Hospice Association at a glance

Lamar Area Hospice Association is a non-profit hospice in Lamar, Colorado (Prowers County).

CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.

100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 19 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
August 3, 1984
County
Prowers County
CMS Certification Number
061505

Family survey

This facility95%Colorado average81.6%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)95%81.6%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)100%84.4%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)87%74.1%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)92%75.2%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)98%91.1%91.3%Better
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)93%81%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)97%91.1%91%Better

Quality of care

This facility96.5%Colorado average92.8%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)96.5%92.8%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)94.7%63.8%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.58.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day197167

Where this hospice provides care

At home76%Assisted living6%Skilled nursing facility16%Other0%Nursing facility2%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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  1. Baca County Hospice

    324 E 9th Ave, Springfield, CO 81073 · 38.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lamar Area Hospice Association's rating?

CMS has not published a star rating for Lamar Area Hospice Association. This usually means there is not enough recent data.

Where is Lamar Area Hospice Association and how do I contact it?

Lamar Area Hospice Association is at 108 W Olive St, Lamar, CO 81052. Phone: (719) 336-2100.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.