KINDRED HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 85 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD, SUITE 100
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 5, 2002
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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) | 18 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
42
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 KINDRED 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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how KINDRED HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
13.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 61st percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
105
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 day13.3 min
Ranks better than about 61% 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 weekends7.9%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 life93.6%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 visits30.6%
Ranks better than about 78% 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 care9.8%
Ranks better than about 27% 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 months49.1%
Ranks better than about 20% 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 care7.4%
Ranks better than about 48% 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 hospice1.2%
Ranks better than about 48% 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$18,809 · 55th 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 67.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.8%
- Pain assessment98.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99%
- Breathing difficulty treatment96.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.1%
- Visits in the last days of life67.8%
- All care steps completed96.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer14%
- Dementia37%
- Heart and circulatory disease29%
- Lung and respiratory disease5%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Kindred Hospice in Arlington Heights
Kindred Hospice serves families in Arlington Heights and the surrounding Cook County area. They offer home-based end of life care to help patients manage comfort and symptoms. This provider is certified by Medicare and holds accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner. Accreditation shows they meet high standards for safety and care quality.
About Kindred Hospice
Kindred Hospice operates as a for-profit provider in Illinois. They have been certified by Medicare since 2002. This long history shows they have worked in the local system for over two decades. The Community Health Accreditation Partner, or CHAP, oversees their operations. CHAP is a group that checks if hospice programs follow strict rules for patient care. They look at how a team handles medicine, pain control, and staff training. This matters because it gives families a clear way to measure the quality of the care provided. You should know that this provider employs 18 registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. They also work with one volunteer to support their mission. Having a large nursing team helps ensure that someone is ready to respond when physical needs change quickly for a patient at home.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS?
Hospice care in Cook County focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. A team comes to the patient. This team includes nurses, doctors, and aides who visit the house regularly. They manage pain and help with daily tasks. But the main goal is to improve the quality of life for the patient. Many programs in this area also offer spiritual support or grief counseling for family members. Staffing levels change between different hospice agencies. Kindred Hospice has 18 registered nurses on their staff. This is a large group of skilled people. Having many nurses means they have more hands to help with medical needs throughout the day. It is a good idea to ask how often a nurse will visit your specific home location. Every family has different needs for their loved one. You should ask about the frequency of these visits early on.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing care is a big step for your family. You need clear answers before you sign any paperwork. Start by asking how the team handles an emergency at night or on the weekend. You should also ask how they help with pain if symptoms get worse. It is smart to ask how many patients each nurse sees in a week. This tells you if they have enough time to give your loved one proper attention. Finally, ask what happens if your family decides they no longer want hospice care. You can stop services at any time. It is your choice. Make sure the provider explains this process in simple terms. You deserve to feel comfortable with the team you pick.
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