BREEZE HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1109 HARTMAN LN, STE 200
SHILOH, IL 62221 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 12, 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 August 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) | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 2 |
15
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 BREEZE HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
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.
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 BREEZE HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
11 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 35th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
32
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 min
Ranks better than about 35% 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 weekends1.9%
Ranks better than about 2% 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 life80.1%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 visits15.8%
Ranks better than about 92% 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 care17.2%
Ranks better than about 5% 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 months24.1%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 care10.3%
Ranks better than about 34% 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$13,668 · 26th 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 21.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.8%
- Pain assessment92%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment91.9%
- Treatment preferences discussed82.2%
- Beliefs and values discussed93.3%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids85.4%
- Visits in the last days of life21.4%
- All care steps completed75.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer22%
- Dementia9%
- Heart and circulatory disease7%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Stroke41%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Breeze Hospice in Shiloh
Breeze Hospice serves families in Shiloh, Illinois, from their office on Hartman Lane. This provider offers end-of-life care services to patients living within St. Clair County. They have been certified by Medicare since late 2014. The agency holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, or ACHC. This means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It is a sign of their commitment to quality care for your loved ones.
About BREEZE HOSPICE
This agency operates as a for-profit provider. They have been part of the Medicare program for over a decade. The agency is accredited by the ACHC. This group visits hospice offices to watch how they provide care and handle medicine. They ensure the staff follows rules that keep patients safe. You should know that this provider employs a team of 15 people. This team includes three registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. They also have two physicians on staff to oversee medical plans. Having doctors on the team helps ensure that pain and symptom management stays on track. It is a detail that families should consider when they compare local options. This structure shows they have enough staff to handle daily care needs in the Shiloh area.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in SHILOH?
Hospice care in St. Clair County focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Most care happens where the patient lives. This could be a private home or a care facility. The team at Breeze Hospice includes nurses, doctors, and other staff who visit to help manage symptoms. They handle medical equipment and provide supplies to make the home comfortable. You will find that the hospice team works with the family to create a plan that fits the patient. This plan changes as the needs of the patient change over time. It is a team effort. The doctors and nurses coordinate with each other to avoid gaps in medical support. They focus on the patient instead of just the disease. That is the main goal of hospice care in this part of Illinois.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing care for a family member is a big step. You should ask questions to see if the provider is a good fit. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if a problem happens at night. Second, ask how the hospice team handles pain management and symptom control. Third, check how they work with the primary doctor the patient already has. Finally, ask what specific services they offer for family support and grief counseling. Getting clear answers helps you feel more prepared. Do not be afraid to ask for more details if an answer is not clear to you. You are the advocate for your loved one. Their care plan should be easy to understand and follow every single day.
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