SUNCREST HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 9800 SOUTH MONROE STREET
SANDY, UT 84070 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 1, 2019
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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) | 1 |
3
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 SUNCREST 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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SUNCREST HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
16 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 82nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
41
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 day16 min
Ranks better than about 82% 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 weekends4.3%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 life98.8%
Ranks better than about 90% 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 visits27.8%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 care8.9%
Ranks better than about 33% 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 months34.2%
Ranks better than about 57% 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 care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% 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)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$15,563 · 37th 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 assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.1%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life83%
- All care steps completed99.1%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia28%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Other conditions23%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Suncrest Hospice in Sandy
Suncrest Hospice serves families in Sandy, Utah from their office on South Monroe Street. This provider offers hospice care services and has held Medicare certification since October 2019. They operate as a freestanding hospice agency. The organization earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This status shows they meet specific standards for patient care and safety. Families in the Salt Lake City area often look for local options that hold this type of verification. It helps to know the agency follows national rules for their operations. Choosing a local provider can make communication easier during a difficult time. Suncrest Hospice maintains a professional presence in the Utah county area. They focus on meeting the needs of those who require end of life care services. Their team works to provide support for patients and their loved ones throughout the process.
About Suncrest Hospice
Suncrest Hospice operates as a for-profit provider. Being for-profit means they are a private business that offers these services. The agency has been certified by Medicare for several years now. That is a long time in the world of hospice care. Their accreditation from the ACHC is a sign of their commitment to quality. The ACHC is a group that checks if agencies follow high standards. They look at how a hospice manages medicine and patient records. They also check how the staff talks to families. This third party review gives you a clear look at their operations. The agency currently has a small team with three employees total. This includes one registered nurse who coordinates the clinical side of care. A small team can sometimes mean you get to know the staff better. It is important to ask how they handle after hours calls or emergencies. You deserve to understand who will be in your home.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Sandy?
Hospice care in Sandy focuses on comfort and dignity for the patient. You can expect a team to visit your home regularly to help with pain and other symptoms. This team usually includes a nurse, a social worker, and an aide. They work together to make sure the patient stays as comfortable as possible. The goal is to improve the quality of each day. You will find that hospice staff in this area are trained to offer both physical and emotional support. They also help family members understand what to expect. Care is available around the clock if a sudden problem happens. This means you do not have to handle every challenge on your own. The staff will coordinate with your primary doctor to keep your care plan on track. It is about living as well as you can right now.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right partner for hospice care matters a lot. You should start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. This helps you know how fast they respond to urgent needs. Another good question is how they handle pain management during the night or on weekends. You want to be sure that help is always ready when you need it. Ask who will be the main person you talk to when you have a question. It is helpful to have one clear contact person. You might also ask how often the nurse will visit your home. Some families prefer more frequent visits. Finally, ask what their plan is if the patient needs to go to a hospital. Knowing the process in advance helps keep everyone calm. Be sure to get clear answers that make you feel at ease.
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