RANGE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Provider Information
- Address
- 1101 EAST 37TH STREET, SUITE 27
HIBBING, MN 55746 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 23, 2003
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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) | 7 |
| Physicians | 0 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
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 RANGE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 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
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- 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 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how RANGE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES compares to hospices nationwide.
18.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 92nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
18
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 day18.4 min
Ranks better than about 92% 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 weekends9.5%
Ranks better than about 66% 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 life97.6%
Ranks better than about 83% 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 visits19.1%
Ranks better than about 89% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 months34.8%
Ranks better than about 55% 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 hospice4.3%
Ranks better than about 14% 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$11,764 · 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 83% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment98.6%
- Breathing difficulty screening98.5%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life83%
- All care steps completed97.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer35%
- Dementia12%
- Heart and circulatory disease11%
- Other conditions35%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Range Regional Health Services
Range Regional Health Services provides hospice care to families in Hibbing, Minnesota. This team has served the local community since 2003. They hold accreditation from the Joint Commission. This means an outside group checks their work to ensure they meet high safety standards. They operate as a hospital-based program to serve those in St. Louis County.
About Range Regional Health Services
This provider operates under an other ownership structure. They have been certified by Medicare for over two decades. The Joint Commission accreditation is a key detail for your family to know. This group visits the provider to check that they follow strict rules for patient safety and care quality. Most hospitals seek this seal of approval to show they meet rigorous goals. Their team includes 15 employees. This group consists of 7 registered nurses. They do not have physicians or volunteers on staff. You should talk with them about how they coordinate with your primary doctor. That is a smart way to ensure your care plan stays on track. Knowing how their small team works together helps you understand who will visit your home. Their long history of Medicare certification shows they have experience in this field.
Quality Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in Hibbing?
Hospice care in Hibbing focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the main goal. It brings medical care to where you live. The team manages pain and other symptoms to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. This provider relies on a group of 7 registered nurses to deliver this support. These nurses visit patients to check on their health. They also teach family members how to provide daily care. The goal is to keep the patient at home if that is their wish. Staff members work together to meet physical and emotional needs. Because they operate as a hospital-based service, they have access to resources that support their daily operations. You can ask them how they manage emergency calls after hours. This ensures you know exactly who to call if a problem happens at night or on the weekend.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice team is a serious decision for your family. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an urgent need arises. You should also ask how they handle medication changes on the weekend. It is helpful to know how they plan to communicate with your current doctors. Ask who will be the main person you talk to when you have questions. You want a clear answer on how they support family caregivers. Ask what happens if the patient needs a higher level of care than the home can provide. Does the provider have a contract with a local hospital? Knowing these details now will save you stress later. Take your time to get answers that make you feel at peace. Good communication is the foundation of a strong care plan.
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