hospice in Durango, CO
Hospice Mercy
175 Mercado St, Ste 131, Durango, CO 81301 · (970) 382-2000
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
Hospice Mercy at a glance
Hospice Mercy is a non-profit hospice in Durango, Colorado (La Plata County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Colorado average of 3.4.
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 44 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 6, 1986
- County
- La Plata County
- CMS Certification Number
- 061512
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 81.6% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 87% | 84.4% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 74.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 75.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 91.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 81% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 91.1% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 88.9% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 51.3% | 63.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 44 | 71 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice Mercy's rating?
Hospice Mercy has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Colorado hospices is 3.4 stars.
Where is Hospice Mercy and how do I contact it?
Hospice Mercy is at 175 Mercado St, Ste 131, Durango, CO 81301. Phone: (970) 382-2000.
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.