ACHS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 815 S BRIDGEWAY PLACE STE 122
EAGLE, ID 83616 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 30, 2014
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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) | 1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
6
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 ACHS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE 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
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- 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 2014.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ACHS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
7.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 9th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
159
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
Medicare reports this hospice billed for routine home care only from January 2022 through December 2024. Hospices can also provide continuous home care, inpatient care, and respite care when symptoms are harder to manage. There can be good reasons for this. Ask the provider how they handle a crisis at home.
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 day7.9 min
Ranks better than about 9% 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 weekends12.1%
Ranks better than about 80% 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 life98%
Ranks better than about 86% 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 visits82.8%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 care7.5%
Ranks better than about 42% 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 months35.5%
Ranks better than about 54% 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 care12.9%
Ranks better than about 23% 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 hospice2.2%
Ranks better than about 35% 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)52nd 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$24,929 · 81st 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 59.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.7%
- Pain assessment97.6%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.3%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.7%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life59.8%
- All care steps completed95.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer9%
- Dementia32%
- Heart and circulatory disease26%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions22%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About ACHS Hospice & Palliative Care
ACHS Hospice & Palliative Care serves families in Eagle, Idaho. This provider offers hospice and palliative services to those in need. They have been certified by Medicare since 2014. The agency holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This means an outside group checked their work to see if it meets high standards. That is a good sign for any family looking for support.
Provider Details
This agency operates as a for-profit, freestanding hospice provider. Being accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care shows they follow strict rules for safety and quality. These standards help ensure that patients get consistent care. Most people do not know that accreditation is voluntary. Agencies choose to do it to show they care about their quality. You should feel comfortable asking them about this process. They have a small team of six total employees. This includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. They also have one physician on the team. Two volunteers help with their daily work. That is their team size.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Eagle?
Hospice care in Eagle focuses on comfort during a serious illness. The goal is to manage pain and help the patient live well. Care happens wherever the patient calls home. This might be a private house or a care facility. Because this is a smaller agency, you may get more direct attention from their staff. Their team consists of one physician, one registered nurse, and one licensed practical nurse. They work together to plan the care for each patient. Volunteers also provide extra support when needed. You can ask them how they manage visits in Ada County. They can explain their schedule to you. Getting the right fit for your loved one is the main goal here.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have choices when selecting a provider. Start by asking how they handle pain management after hours. You need to know who will answer the phone at night. Ask how many patients each nurse sees in a week. This helps you understand how much time they can spend with your family. Check if they have experience with your specific health needs. Ask for their latest survey results from Medicare. You can also ask how they use their volunteers. Do they visit the home or help with errands? These answers will help you make a choice. Take your time with these talks.
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