DIGNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 557 MAIN STREET
CHAPMANVILLE, WV 25508 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 18, 1994
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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) | 5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 7 |
| Physicians | 2 |
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 DIGNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC 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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how DIGNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC compares to hospices nationwide.
7.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 6th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
58
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 day7.3 min
Ranks better than about 6% 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 weekends7.1%
Ranks better than about 40% 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 life84.5%
Ranks better than about 19% 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 visits73%
Ranks better than about 22% 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 care5.6%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 months45.8%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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)85th 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$11,831 · 18th 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 6.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.4%
- Pain assessment98.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening97.2%
- Breathing difficulty treatment90.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.1%
- Beliefs and values discussed97.7%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids95.2%
- Visits in the last days of life6.9%
- All care steps completed87.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer30%
- Dementia14%
- Heart and circulatory disease20%
- Lung and respiratory disease18%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Dignity Hospice of Southern West Virginia
Dignity Hospice of Southern West Virginia serves families in Chapmanville and the surrounding Logan County area. This freestanding hospice provider offers care designed to manage symptoms and support comfort for those with life-limiting illnesses. They have served the community since 1994. Medicare certification shows they meet federal health and safety standards for patient care. Choosing a local provider helps families stay close to their loved ones during this time. You can reach their office on Main Street by calling their local number. They focus on providing care where patients live. This makes a difference for many families in West Virginia.
About DIGNITY HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC
This organization operates as a non-profit provider. Being a non-profit means they often reinvest resources back into their patient services. They have been Medicare certified for three decades. That is a long history of service in this region. Their team includes 23 employees who work to meet the needs of each patient. You will find five registered nurses and seven licensed practical nurses on staff. Two physicians also work with the team to guide medical care plans. Families should know that Medicare certification is the baseline for quality. It confirms the provider follows strict rules for patient safety and medical oversight. These standards exist to protect your family. This provider maintains a solid track record of serving the Chapmanville area over many years.
Quality Performance Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in CHAPMANVILLE?
Hospice care in Chapmanville focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team comes to the patient. They bring medical supplies and equipment to the home setting. This allows patients to remain in a familiar environment with their family members nearby. The staff includes nurses and doctors who specialize in pain management. They check on patients to adjust medications and offer support. Because they are a smaller, freestanding agency, they provide focused attention. You get a team that knows the local area well. They coordinate with your existing doctors to ensure everyone is on the same page. Having a dedicated team of nurses and physicians helps manage symptoms at home. It prevents frequent trips to the hospital. This is the goal of hospice care for most local families.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should speak with several providers before you decide. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can arrive at your home during an emergency. You also need to know how the team handles pain management on nights and weekends. Ask if they have a physician who can visit the home if the patient needs one. You might also ask how they support family members with grief. It helps to ask how they handle care if the patient needs to move to a hospital. Find out if they provide volunteers to sit with patients. Ask these questions to see which team matches your needs. Write down the answers to compare them later. Clarity helps reduce stress for everyone involved in the decision process.
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