HELP FOR HEALTH HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1240 COLLEGE VIEW DR
RIVERTON, WY 82501 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 20, 2009
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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) | 14 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
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 HELP FOR HEALTH HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- 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 HELP FOR HEALTH HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
5
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.
- Skilled nursing on weekends69.1%
Ranks better than about 99% 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 life63.5%
Ranks better than about 5% 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 visits79.3%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 months20%
Ranks better than about 87% 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)93rd 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$8,017 · 5th 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 27.5% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening77.6%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening98.3%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed98.3%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.3%
- Visits in the last days of life27.5%
- All care steps completed77.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer40%
- Other conditions38%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Help for Health Hospice in Riverton
Help for Health Hospice serves the Riverton area from their office on College View Drive. They offer hospice care for people in Fremont County who need support. This provider has been certified by Medicare since July 2009. They focus on providing care to those who need it most. Choosing a local provider can make a real difference in how quickly your family gets help. Their team works right in the community to serve local needs.
About Help for Health Hospice
This provider operates as a non-profit organization. Non-profit status often means the group focuses on meeting patient needs with any extra funds going back into services. They have held Medicare certification for over fifteen years. That is a long history of service to the people of Wyoming. You should know that Medicare certification means they follow strict federal rules for safety and quality. This helps ensure that families receive consistent care during a difficult time. Their team is made up of twenty-four employees who handle different parts of the care plan. This includes fourteen registered nurses and two physicians. They also work with one volunteer to support their mission. Having a set team helps keep communication clear and simple for everyone involved. It is a stable way to manage care needs at home.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Riverton?
Hospice care in Riverton focuses on comfort and quality of life for the patient. The team visits you where you live to provide medical and emotional support. Because Help for Health Hospice is a freestanding center, they manage their own staff and resources directly. They employ fourteen registered nurses to oversee daily health needs. These nurses work with two physicians to track pain and symptoms closely. A volunteer also helps out. This structure allows the team to be flexible and responsive to local families. You can expect them to explain the plan of care clearly. And they will answer your questions about medications or equipment. The goal is to keep the patient comfortable in their own home. It keeps the family together during a time when that matters most.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right partner for hospice care is a big decision. You should ask questions that help you understand how they will care for your loved one. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if a problem happens at night. Ask how they handle pain management and if they have a doctor available to talk to your primary care physician. It is also good to ask how they support family members with grief. You might want to know how often a volunteer or social worker will visit. Ask them to explain their process for after-hours calls. Do not feel rushed to make a choice. Take your time to find the right fit for your family.
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