PROVIDENCE AT HOME WITH COMPASSUS HOSPICE CARE, AN
Provider Information
- Address
- 4001 DALE STREET, SUITE 101
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 15, 2006
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 15 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 3 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
25
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what PROVIDENCE AT HOME WITH COMPASSUS HOSPICE CARE, AN reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how PROVIDENCE AT HOME WITH COMPASSUS HOSPICE CARE, AN compares to hospices nationwide.
11.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 39th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
69
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day11.3 min
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends8.4%
Ranks better than about 56% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life91.6%
Ranks better than about 38% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits56.8%
Ranks better than about 44% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care10.3%
Ranks better than about 25% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months37.6%
Ranks better than about 48% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care7.7%
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice6%
Ranks better than about 7% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$17,397 · 47th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 68.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life68.4%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer31%
- Dementia21%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease4%
- Stroke13%
- Other conditions19%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Providence at Home with Compassus Hospice Care
Providence at Home with Compassus Hospice Care serves families in Anchorage, Alaska. They provide end of life care for patients who need comfort and support. The team has been certified by Medicare since 2006. This means they meet federal rules for safety and care. They focus on helping patients live their final days with peace. Their office is on Dale Street. It is a resource for those in the local community looking for hospice services.
About Providence at Home with Compassus Hospice Care
This provider operates as a for-profit hospice agency. They have held Medicare certification for nearly two decades. Certification is a sign that a provider meets specific standards set by federal health programs. Families should look for these markers when choosing care. It shows that an agency follows regular checks on their work. This team includes fifteen registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. They also work with three physicians to oversee medical needs. Four volunteers are part of their staff to offer extra help. Having a team of this size means they can manage the needs of many patients. They have enough staff to handle daily tasks well. You should check the current ratings for more details on how they perform. These metrics help you see how they compare to other local agencies.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Anchorage?
Hospice care in Anchorage focuses on keeping patients comfortable in their own homes. The goal is to manage pain and symptoms while supporting family members. This provider uses a team approach to reach those goals. They have fifteen registered nurses on staff who visit patients regularly. These nurses handle medical needs while social workers or aides may help with other tasks. The team works together to create a plan that fits the patient. This plan changes as the patient needs more or less help over time. Because they have twenty-five employees in total, they can coordinate care across the city. They ensure that someone is available to answer questions. Providing care at home allows families to stay in a familiar place. It keeps things simple during a hard time. Most families find this approach helps them focus on being together.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right hospice care is a big decision for your family. You should feel comfortable with the team you pick. Ask how many nurses they have available for after-hours calls. You need to know who will answer if an emergency happens at night. Ask how they manage pain and other difficult symptoms for their patients. It is also good to ask how they involve family members in the care plan. You might ask if they have volunteers who can sit with patients. Ask how often the nurse will visit the home. You want to be sure you understand the level of support you will receive. Write these questions down before you call any agencies. This helps you keep track of the answers you get from different providers. A good agency will be happy to answer all your concerns clearly.
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Your loved one has a lifetime of memories and wisdom to share. Preserving these stories can be a powerful way to honor their legacy and bring comfort to your family.
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