ONESOURCE HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1680 ELK CREEK DRIVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 28, 2010
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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) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
4
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 ONESOURCE HOSPICE 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 2010.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ONESOURCE HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
17.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 88th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
22
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 day17.1 min
Ranks better than about 88% 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 weekends9.6%
Ranks better than about 67% 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 life99.3%
Ranks better than about 91% 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 visits40.9%
Ranks better than about 66% 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 care12.5%
Ranks better than about 15% 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 months12.5%
Ranks better than about 94% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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$11,801 · 17th 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 85.5% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.2%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment93%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.6%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.3%
- Visits in the last days of life85.5%
- All care steps completed90.1%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer37%
- Dementia18%
- Heart and circulatory disease24%
- Other conditions17%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Support at Home
ONESOURCE HOSPICE serves families across Idaho Falls, Idaho. They provide end-of-life care focused on comfort and dignity. Their team works right in your neighborhood at 1680 Elk Creek Drive. Choosing the right support changes everything during a difficult season. The staff helps manage pain and offers emotional comfort. They aim to make each day meaningful for your loved one. It is all about quality of life. This team knows the Bonneville area well. They bring care directly to where you live. You deserve a team that listens closely. That is their main goal every single day.
About ONESOURCE HOSPICE
ONESOURCE HOSPICE operates as a for-profit provider. They earned their Medicare certification on October 28, 2010. That is over a decade of service in this community. Experience matters when you are picking a partner for care. You should feel confident in the team you invite into your home. They have met federal standards for a long time now. What does that mean for you? It means they follow specific rules to keep care safe and consistent. For-profit status just describes how they manage their business. It does not change the heart of their mission. You should always ask about their specific approach. Do they have a chaplain? Do they offer music therapy? These details help you decide if they are the right fit for your family's unique needs.
Understanding Hospice Care in Idaho Falls
Hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing a different kind of care. In Idaho Falls, you have access to teams that focus on the whole person. They look at physical pain, but they also care about your spirit. The thing is, many families wait too long to call. They think hospice is only for the final few days. But it works best when you start earlier. You get more time to build trust with the nurses. You get more time to focus on being a family member rather than a caregiver. That is a big deal. Most people don't realize that hospice can happen in your own house. It brings the help to you. You stay in your own bed with your own things. It keeps life feeling normal for as long as possible.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have a choice in who cares for your loved one. Take your time to get the right answers. Start by asking how quickly they can get a nurse to your home during a crisis. You need to know they are ready when you are scared. Second, ask how they handle pain management at night. Does someone answer the phone at 3 a.m.? That matters. Third, ask how they support the family after a loss. Grief is hard work. You should not have to walk that path alone. Finally, ask about their volunteers. A good team has extra hands to help with small tasks. These questions help you see their true colors. Trust your gut feeling when you talk to them. If they feel like the right fit, they probably are.
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