SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIV
Provider Information
- Address
- 2720 NORTH TENAYA WAY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 15, 1990
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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) | 27 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 26 |
51
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 SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIV 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIV compares to hospices nationwide.
15.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 80th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
139
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 day15.6 min
Ranks better than about 80% 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 weekends9.3%
Ranks better than about 64% 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 life92.9%
Ranks better than about 46% 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 visits50.6%
Ranks better than about 53% 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 care9.9%
Ranks better than about 27% 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 months23.3%
Ranks better than about 83% 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 care11.4%
Ranks better than about 29% 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 hospice2%
Ranks better than about 37% 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)81st 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$14,486 · 31st 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 65.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.3%
- Pain assessment95.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.3%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.9%
- Beliefs and values discussed95.8%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids94.7%
- Visits in the last days of life65.1%
- All care steps completed92.1%
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 disease14%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions24%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Southwest Medical Associates Hospice
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliatiiv serves the Las Vegas area from their office on North Tenaya Way. They provide hospice and palliative care for patients who need comfort and support. This provider has been certified by Medicare since 1990. They offer care in a freestanding setting to help families manage serious illness. Their team works to provide support throughout the Las Vegas community. Choosing a provider with this much history can offer peace of mind. It is a long track record in the local area.
About Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliatiiv
This is a for-profit hospice provider. They have operated under Medicare certification for over three decades. Being certified means they meet federal standards for health and safety. You might wonder what for-profit status means for your family. It simply describes their business structure. The team is made up of fifty-one staff members. This includes twenty-seven registered nurses and two physicians. They also have twenty-six volunteers who help with daily tasks. These numbers show they have a large staff to support patient needs. That is a solid team size for a local hospice provider. It helps ensure that care is available when you need it most.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Las Vegas?
Hospice care in Las Vegas focuses on comfort and dignity during a difficult time. The goal is to manage symptoms and provide emotional support for the whole family. Most hospice care happens in your own home. This keeps the patient in a familiar space. But some patients may use inpatient units if their symptoms become too hard to manage at home. The staff works with you to build a plan that fits your specific needs. They bring equipment and supplies directly to you. This reduces the stress of traveling for medical visits. Having a large team of nurses and volunteers means someone is usually ready to help. That is how they maintain such high quality-of-care marks.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask questions before making a choice. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can reach your home in an emergency. It is also good to ask how they handle pain management and symptom control. Ask if they have staff available on nights and weekends. You want to know who will be at the bedside when things get hard. Ask how they involve family members in the care plan. And ask how they support the family after the patient passes away. These answers will help you understand if the provider matches your values. Do not feel rushed during this process. Take the time to get clear answers that make you feel comfortable.
Preserve Your Family Stories
The time you spend with your loved ones is precious. Recording their life stories and memories can be a gift for your family for many years to come.
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