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HARMONY HOSPICE

For-ProfitACHC AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
5550 S JONES BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89118
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
January 18, 2005

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CMS Quality Ratings

Overall Rating

Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.

Quality of Care

Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.

Patient Satisfaction
Not yet rated

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

Staffing breakdown for HARMONY HOSPICE
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)7
Physicians1
Volunteers33

23

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 HARMONY 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

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.

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

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 HARMONY HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.

9.4 minutes

of nurse care per routine home care day, on average

That is the 19th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.

36

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 day9.4 min

    Ranks better than about 19% 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 weekends7.4%

    Ranks better than about 44% 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 life81.9%

    Ranks better than about 16% 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 visits68%

    Ranks better than about 29% 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 care10.1%

    Ranks better than about 26% 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 months33.7%

    Ranks better than about 58% 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 care18%

    Ranks better than about 10% 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 hospice3.4%

    Ranks better than about 21% 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$16,989 · 45th 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 55% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
  • Pain screening100%
  • Pain assessment100%
  • Breathing difficulty screening100%
  • Breathing difficulty treatment100%
  • Treatment preferences discussed100%
  • Beliefs and values discussed100%
  • Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
  • Visits in the last days of life55%
  • All care steps completed100%

Conditions of patients in their care

Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.

  • Cancer31%
  • Dementia24%
  • Heart and circulatory disease16%
  • Lung and respiratory disease10%
  • Other conditions13%

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.

Harmony Hospice in Las Vegas

Harmony Hospice provides care for families in Las Vegas, Nevada. They operate as a freestanding hospice agency in Clark County. The team has served the community since early 2005. They hold accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This group sets high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence. Their reach extends across the local area to support those facing terminal illness.

About Harmony Hospice

Harmony Hospice is a for-profit provider. They have been Medicare certified since 2005. This long history shows their commitment to meeting federal quality requirements over many years. Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care means an outside group checked their work. These experts look at how the agency handles medical records and staff training. It is a sign of a focus on quality. Families should know that this agency is set up to provide care in homes or facilities. They maintain a specific structure to meet patient needs. You can look at their history to see how they have grown over the last two decades. That is a solid track record for any healthcare provider.

Quality Performance

Harmony Hospice maintains strong quality-of-care marks. Their performance on the CMS Hospice Care Index shows they meet high standards for patient safety and service quality.

What Is Hospice Care Like in LAS VEGAS?

Hospice care in Nevada focuses on comfort rather than a cure. It brings medical support directly to where you live. Teams work to manage pain and provide emotional support for the whole family. Harmony Hospice has a team of 23 employees. This group includes 7 registered nurses and 1 physician. They also have 33 volunteers who help with daily tasks and companionship. Having this many volunteers is quite rare. It allows for more time spent with each patient. The staff works together to keep the patient at home whenever possible. That is the main goal of their program. They know the local area well and can coordinate with other doctors in Clark County to ensure smooth transitions between care settings.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

Choosing the right team is a big step. You should feel comfortable with the people entering your home. Start by asking how quickly they can respond when an emergency happens at night. Ask how many nurses they have available for after-hours calls. You should also ask about their volunteer program. Do they have people who can sit with a patient or help with chores? Another good question is how they handle pain management and medicine delivery. It helps to know if they provide all equipment needed at home. Finally, ask how they keep family members informed about changes in health. Clear communication is the key to peace of mind.

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