HORIZON HOSPICE SPECIALISTS - SG

HORIZON HOSPICE SPECIALISTS - SG is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 4 patients on average each day. Most patients receive care at Home (100%).

Hospice Report Card

How this grade is calculated:

This grade is a weighted average of up to four data sources to provide a comprehensive view of hospice quality.

Data Sources Used:

Quality of Care (HCI): 9.0/10 score (78% weight)

Google Reviews: 5.0/5 stars (4 reviews) (22% weight)

Not Available:

Family Caregiver Survey (CAHPS): N/A

Start of Care (HIS): N/A

• A minimum of two sources are required for a grade

• Google Reviews with fewer than 3 ratings have reduced weight

• Grades are capped at B+ when based only on administrative data (HCI/HIS) without human feedback (CAHPS/Google Reviews)

A-

Excellent Performance

Overall Score: 92.2/100

Contact Us

168 NORTH 100 EAST, SUITE 260

ST GEORGE, UT 84770

Get Directions

(435) 674-4744

Swipe for more→

Overview

Facility Information

CMS Certification Number:461543

Ownership Type:For-Profit

Certification Date:December 2, 2004

Data Period:01/01/2023-12/31/2023

Patient Demographics

No demographic data available for this facility

Care Settings

Where Patients Receive Care

The different locations where this hospice provides care to their patients

Most Common

Home

100.0%

of care days

All Ratings

Family Caregiver Survey Rating:

Not Rated

The number of responses does not meet the required minimum amount for public reporting of Star Ratings for this reporting period.

Quality of Care Rating (HCI):

4.5 out of 5(HCI: 9/10)

Start of Care Score (HIS Assessment):

Not Available

The number of patient stays is too small to report (less than 20 patient stays).

Google Reviews:

View on Google

Family Survey Rating

No family caregiver survey data available

Quality of Care Rating

What is the Hospice Care Index (HCI)?
The HCI is Medicare's official quality measure that evaluates hospices on 10 specific care indicators. It provides families with an objective way to compare hospice quality using real patient data from Medicare claims and patient records.

How are points earned?
Hospices earn exactly 1 point for each of 10 criteria they meet, such as: providing nursing visits in patients' final 3 days of life, maintaining consistent nursing schedules without gaps, avoiding unnecessary emergency hospitalizations, managing costs effectively, and ensuring adequate weekend care coverage.

Scoring methodology:
Each criterion has a national percentile threshold (typically 10th percentile). If a hospice performs better than this threshold compared to all hospices nationally, they earn 1 point for that criterion. Maximum score is 10 points.

Why this matters:
Higher HCI scores correlate with better pain management, more consistent nursing care, fewer traumatic emergency visits, better family support, and more cost-effective care delivery - all leading to improved comfort and peace of mind during end-of-life care.

Comparison vs. Scoring:
While national percentile thresholds determine points earned, the state and national averages shown provide context for how this facility compares locally and nationally.

Hospice Care Index (HCI)

4.5 out of 5 (HCI: 9.0/10)

9.0

State Average

9.1

National Average

8.8

The HCI is Medicare's comprehensive quality score that measures how well hospices provide end-of-life care. Hospices earn exactly 1 point for each of 10 specific criteria they meet (like nursing visits in patients' final 3 days, consistent care schedules, avoiding emergency hospitalizations), with each criterion having a national percentile threshold for scoring. While national thresholds determine the points earned, the averages shown below compare this facility's performance against state and national averages for reference.

This measures what percentage of care days required intensive hospice services (like continuous bedside care or inpatient care). Lower percentages are better because it means patients had their symptoms well-managed with regular home care, rather than needing costly emergency interventions.

Better

CHC/GIP Days

Percentage of days with intensive care services

0.0%

State Avg:0.1%

National Avg:0.5%

This tracks gaps between skilled nursing visits for patients receiving routine home care. Lower numbers are better because it means patients received consistent, regular nursing care without long periods between visits that could leave medical needs unaddressed.

Worse

Nursing Visits

Consistency of skilled nursing visits

76.9%

State Avg:42.0%

National Avg:53.8%

This measures patients who were discharged from hospice care within 7 days of admission while still alive. Lower rates are better because early discharges may indicate patients weren't properly assessed for hospice eligibility or didn't receive adequate support during their initial adjustment period.

Better

Early Discharges

Avoiding premature live discharges

0.0%

State Avg:4.7%

National Avg:7.0%

This tracks patients who were discharged from hospice after 180+ days while still alive. Lower rates are better because very long stays followed by discharge may suggest the patient wasn't appropriate for hospice initially, or their condition improved but discharge was delayed.

Better

Late Discharges

Appropriate timing of live discharges

0.0%

State Avg:44.2%

National Avg:40.1%

This measures disruptive care transitions, specifically unplanned hospitalizations that result in the patient being discharged from hospice. Lower rates are better because these transitions can be traumatic for patients and families, and may indicate inadequate symptom management at home.

Better

Transitions Type 1

Minimizing disruptive care transitions

0.0%

State Avg:5.5%

National Avg:8.1%

This tracks another type of disruptive transition - emergency department visits or hospitalizations during hospice care. Lower rates are better because hospice should be able to manage most symptoms and crises at home or in hospice facilities, avoiding stressful hospital visits.

Better

Transitions Type 2

Minimizing unnecessary hospitalizations

0.0%

State Avg:0.6%

National Avg:2.1%

This measures the average minutes of skilled nursing care provided per routine home care day. Higher numbers are better because more nursing time typically means better symptom management, medication oversight, and family support - all crucial for quality hospice care.

Better

Skilled Nursing

Minutes of skilled nursing per routine home care day

19 min

State Avg:13.2 min

National Avg:17.0 min

This tracks whether patients receive nursing or social work visits on weekends. Higher percentages are better because hospice patients need consistent care 7 days a week, and weekend coverage shows the facility is committed to round-the-clock support when families need it most.

Better

Weekend Care

Percentage of skilled nursing on weekends

19.5%

State Avg:6.9%

National Avg:9.4%

This measures whether patients received nursing or social work visits in their final 2 days of life. Higher percentages are better because increased support during the dying process helps ensure comfort, dignity, and emotional support for both patient and family during this critical time.

Worse

Visits Near Death

Percentage of patients with visits in final days

81.8%

State Avg:92.9%

National Avg:89.1%

This measures the total amount Medicare spent per hospice patient at this facility. Lower spending is better because it indicates the hospice is providing efficient, cost-effective care without unnecessary expenses. However, very low spending could also mean fewer services, so this should be considered alongside other quality measures.

Better

Cost Efficiency

Per-beneficiary spending

$15,583

State Avg:$16,227

National Avg:$17,830

Start of Care Rating

No start of care data available

Options Nearby

Other hospice facilities within 25 miles of HORIZON HOSPICE SPECIALISTS - SG

Area Map

Filter Facilities

Overall Grade

Google Reviews

Family Rating

Distance

City

Other Facilities Within 25 Miles (16 of 16)

ENHABIT HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN UTAH

ENHABIT HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN UTAH is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST. GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 17 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Other (32%) and most patients receive care at Assisted Living (59%).

0.8 mi

515 SOUTH 300 EAST, SUITE 109

ST. GEORGE, UT 84770

INTERMOUNTAIN HOMECARE HOSPICE ST GEORGE

INTERMOUNTAIN HOMECARE HOSPICE ST GEORGE is a Non-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 34 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Cancer (22%) and most patients receive care at Home (97%).

0.9 mi

555 SOUTH BLUFF STREET, SUITE 100

ST GEORGE, UT 84770

CANYON HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN UTAH

CANYON HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN UTAH is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST. GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 13 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Dementia (27%) and most patients receive care at Assisted Living (41%).

1.2 mi

640 EAST 700 SOUTH

ST. GEORGE, UT 84770

PATHWAY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE

PATHWAY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 13 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Dementia (38%) and most patients receive care at Home (92%).

1.3 mi

1240 EAST 100 SOUTH, SUITE 17-B

ST GEORGE, UT 84790

SUMMIT HOSPICE ST. GEORGE

SUMMIT HOSPICE ST. GEORGE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST. GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 5 patients on average each day. Most patients receive care at Home (84%).

1.4 mi

736 SOUTH 900 EAST, SUITE 202

ST. GEORGE, UT 84790

MISSION HOSPICE SERVICES OF ST. GEORGE

MISSION HOSPICE SERVICES OF ST. GEORGE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST. GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 32 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Cancer (25%) and most patients receive care at Home (49%).

1.4 mi

1240 EAST 100 SOUTH, SUITE121

ST. GEORGE, UT 84790

INTEGRATED SENIOR CARE HOSPICE

INTEGRATED SENIOR CARE HOSPICE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 10 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Other (34%) and most patients receive care at Home (92%).

1.6 mi

616 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, SUITE 200

ST GEORGE, UT 84790

ZION'S WAY HOSPICE

ZION'S WAY HOSPICE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 105 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Dementia (31%) and most patients receive care at Home (62%).

1.6 mi

1173 SOUTH 250 WEST, SUITE 401

ST GEORGE, UT 84770

CNS COMMUNITY HOSPICE - ST GEORGE

CNS COMMUNITY HOSPICE - ST GEORGE is a Non-Profit hospice center located in ST GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 9 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Dementia (38%) and most patients receive care at Home (45%).

1.6 mi

720 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, SUITE E101

ST GEORGE, UT 84790

APPLEGATE HOSPICE ST. GEORGE

APPLEGATE HOSPICE ST. GEORGE is a For-Profit hospice center located in ST. GEORGE, UT that provides care to about 39 patients on average each day. The primary medical condition that brought patients to this hospice facility was Dementia (35%) and most patients receive care at Assisted Living (54%).

1.7 mi

292 SOUTH 1470 EAST, SUITE 101

ST. GEORGE, UT 84790

Showing 1-10 of 16 results

Per page:

Explore All Hospice Facilities