AMARA HOSPICE, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 3085 BAY RD, SUITE 3
SAGINAW, MI 48603 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 10, 2019
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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) | 19 |
| Physicians | 2 |
52
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 AMARA HOSPICE, LLC 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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AMARA HOSPICE, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 16th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
74
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 day9 min
Ranks better than about 16% 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 weekends6%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 life84.2%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 visits79.6%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 care8.2%
Ranks better than about 38% 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 months46.7%
Ranks better than about 24% 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 care24.6%
Ranks better than about 3% 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 hospice3.3%
Ranks better than about 22% 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$22,269 · 71st 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 50.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.9%
- Pain assessment94.6%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.5%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.5%
- Beliefs and values discussed96.3%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids93.8%
- Visits in the last days of life50.2%
- All care steps completed89.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer13%
- Dementia42%
- Heart and circulatory disease20%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
AMARA HOSPICE, LLC
AMARA HOSPICE, LLC provides hospice services to families in Saginaw, Michigan. They offer support for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The team operates out of their office on Bay Road. They hold accreditation from CHAP. 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 AMARA HOSPICE, LLC
This is a for-profit hospice provider. They have been certified by Medicare since January 2019. Being a freestanding hospice means they focus only on end-of-life care. They are not part of a larger hospital system. CHAP accreditation shows they met strict rules for safety and care. They keep these standards up through regular reviews. You should know that they employ 52 staff members. This includes 19 registered nurses and 2 physicians. These experts work together to manage pain and comfort. They bring care to where the patient lives. That is how they provide support every single day.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in SAGINAW?
Hospice care in Saginaw focuses on comfort for the whole family. The team visits patients wherever they call home. They help with physical needs and emotional support. This care is about quality of life. The staff at AMARA HOSPICE, LLC includes 19 registered nurses and 2 physicians. They create a plan for each person. Nurses visit often to check on symptoms. Doctors guide the medical side of things. And they work to make sure the patient stays as comfortable as possible. It is a team effort. They aim to reduce pain while keeping the patient at home. That is the goal of their local team.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Families have many things to think about. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can arrive if a problem happens at night. Ask how often the doctor will see the patient in person. It is also good to ask how they handle pain management. Ask how they support family members during this time. You deserve clear answers to these questions. Take notes if you need to. A good provider will be happy to explain their process to you. They should make you feel heard and understood.
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