hospice in Alexandria, MN
Horizon Public Health
809 Elm Street Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 · (320) 763-6018
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
Horizon Public Health at a glance
Horizon Public Health is a government hospice in Alexandria, Minnesota (Douglas County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.7.
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 32 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Government
- Medicare-certified since
- February 11, 1995
- County
- Douglas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 241548
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 83.1% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 91% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 74.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 87% | 76.7% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 80.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 92.8% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 81.5% | 69.1% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 32 | 87 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Horizon Public Health
- ★★★★★4Above average
Moments Hospice of Alexandria LLC
507 Nokomis Street Suite D, Alexandria, MN 56308 · under 1 mi
Not rated- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Horizon Public Health's rating?
Horizon Public Health has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Minnesota hospices is 3.7 stars.
Where is Horizon Public Health and how do I contact it?
Horizon Public Health is at 809 Elm Street Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: (320) 763-6018.
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.