ELEVATION HOSPICE OF UTAH, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 11693 SOUTH 700 EAST, SUITE 200
DRAPER, UT 84020 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 13, 2014
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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) | 12 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 23 |
24
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 ELEVATION HOSPICE OF UTAH, 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
- Supplied directly by this hospice
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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ELEVATION HOSPICE OF UTAH, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
11.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 40th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
75
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 day11.4 min
Ranks better than about 40% 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 weekends5.5%
Ranks better than about 20% 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 life93.2%
Ranks better than about 47% 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 visits45.7%
Ranks better than about 59% 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 care5.4%
Ranks better than about 57% 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 months39.2%
Ranks better than about 43% 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 care10.8%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)79th 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$19,909 · 60th 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 60.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life60.2%
- All care steps completed99.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer14%
- Dementia18%
- Heart and circulatory disease29%
- Lung and respiratory disease20%
- Other conditions20%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Elevation Hospice of Utah, LLC
Elevation Hospice of Utah, LLC serves families in Draper and the surrounding Salt Lake County area. They offer professional end of life support as a freestanding hospice provider. The agency holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This shows they meet high standards for safety and patient care. They have provided these services to the community since their Medicare certification in October 2014.
About Elevation Hospice of Utah, LLC
This agency operates as a for-profit organization. Families should know that the ACHC accreditation is a voluntary process. It means an outside group checked their work against national benchmarks. They look at how the team manages medications and supports family needs. The agency team includes 24 employees. This includes 12 registered nurses and one physician. They also work with 23 volunteers to help meet patient needs. Accreditation gives you a clear sign that they aim for high marks in their daily operations. It is one way they show they want to provide good care. You can use this information to help your family make a choice that fits your needs.
What Is Hospice Care Like in Draper?
Hospice care in Draper focuses on comfort for patients with life limiting illnesses. Teams visit patients where they live. This might be a private home or a care facility. The goal is to manage symptoms so the patient stays as comfortable as possible. The staff at this agency includes a mix of medical experts and volunteers. They have 12 registered nurses ready to assist with clinical needs. They also have one physician on staff to guide medical decisions. That is a large clinical team for their size. Volunteers also spend time with patients to provide extra support. This mix helps them offer a steady level of care to those in Salt Lake County.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should speak with a few providers to find the best fit. Start by asking how many staff members will visit your loved one each week. Ask how the team handles emergencies during the night or on weekends. It is good to know who you will call when you have a question at 2 AM. Ask how they include volunteers in their care plan. Finally, ask what specific tasks the nurses will handle during their visits. These answers will help you see if their style matches what your family needs. Take your time to get the answers that matter most to you.
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