BRIGHTON HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 8925 W RUSSELL RD STE 240
LAS VEGAS, NV 89148 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 19, 2017
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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) | 2 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
8
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 BRIGHTON 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 2017.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how BRIGHTON HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
11.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 45th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
171
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 day11.8 min
Ranks better than about 45% 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 weekends6.6%
Ranks better than about 34% 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 life95.8%
Ranks better than about 68% 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 visits38.8%
Ranks better than about 68% 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 care9.4%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 months36.5%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 care17.6%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 hospice3.8%
Ranks better than about 18% 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$22,396 · 72nd 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 70.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.4%
- Pain assessment99.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.6%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life70.9%
- All care steps completed97.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia33%
- Heart and circulatory disease26%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke11%
- Other conditions11%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Brighton Hospice
Brighton Hospice provides care for families in Las Vegas, Nevada. They operate as a freestanding hospice agency. This means they focus entirely on hospice services rather than running a hospital or a nursing home. The agency holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This badge shows they meet high standards for safety and patient care. Having this extra check helps families feel sure about the services they receive. They have served the area since 2017. Their team includes eight total staff members, including two registered nurses and one volunteer. They offer care to people in Clark County from their office on West Russell Road. Choosing the right provider is a heavy task for any family. Learning about their history and their team helps you make a better choice for your loved one. They aim to support you during this time.
About Brighton Hospice
Brighton Hospice is a for-profit provider. They have been certified by Medicare since mid-2017. Accreditation matters because it serves as an independent review of how a hospice operates. The ACHC visits the agency to check their work against national rules. They look at how the staff tracks pain, how they communicate with families, and how they manage medical records. This process happens every few years to ensure standards stay high. For-profit status just means they pay taxes and operate like a business. It does not mean they provide less care than non-profits. The key is to look at their quality scores instead of their tax status. You can find these scores listed clearly on this page. Check the quality of care and the feedback from other families. These numbers tell the real story of their daily work. Ask them how their specific team will support your family goals.
Quality Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in LAS VEGAS?
Hospice care in Las Vegas follows federal rules for all Medicare agencies. Agencies like Brighton Hospice send nurses and staff to your home or a facility. They work to keep your loved one comfortable and pain-free. The team includes registered nurses who visit to check on symptoms and adjust medicine. Volunteers often provide extra support or companionship for the patient. You also get help from aides and social workers who assist with daily needs. Most of the care happens where the patient lives. This could be a private house or an assisted living center. The goal is to keep the patient in a familiar spot. Having a small team of eight people means the staff can stay focused on a small group of patients. That is a real benefit. You will see the same faces often. This helps build a bond between the staff and your family members.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should talk to a few hospice agencies before you make a final choice. Ask about how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. Find out how they handle pain management during the night or on weekends. It is also good to ask how they support family members after a loss. Ask how many patients each nurse sees in a typical week. A lower number often means more time for your specific needs. Ask if the staff has experience with the specific illness your loved one has. You want a team that knows how to handle the symptoms that matter most to you. Write your questions down before you call. This helps you keep track of the answers. Do not feel rushed to pick the first one you find. Take your time to find the right fit for your family.
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