hospice in Valparaiso, IN

Dunes Hospice LLC

4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · (888) 602-9004

★★★★★5
Much above average
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

Dunes Hospice LLC at a glance

Dunes Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice in Valparaiso, Indiana (Porter County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.8.

95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 201 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
July 9, 2015
County
Porter County
CMS Certification Number
151614

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility91%Indiana average83.4%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)91%83.4%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)95%85.3%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)81%76.8%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)85%78.6%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%91.7%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)88%81.6%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%91.7%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.2%Indiana average94.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.2%94.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)70.2%66.8%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.48.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day2018567

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living33%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility30%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Vna Hospice Home Care

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    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Aseracare Hospice

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    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. Traditions Health

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    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Transitions Crown Point, LLC

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    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC

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    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dunes Hospice LLC's rating?

Dunes Hospice LLC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Indiana hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Dunes Hospice LLC and how do I contact it?

Dunes Hospice LLC is at 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Phone: (888) 602-9004.

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.