Providence Hospice, Inc.

For-Profit8 years operating

Saint John, Indiana — Lake County

Providence Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 36th percentile in Indiana. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 36% of hospices in Indiana

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life67.6

State avg: 67.1

Pain screening99.2

State avg: 95.7

Pain assessment100

State avg: 95.7

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 95.7

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 95.7

Bowel care for pain medication patients96.2

State avg: 95.7

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Indiana CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)82
Would recommend85
Timely care79
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management75
Caregiver training76
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 95.7

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 95.7

9

HCI Score

out of 10

36%

Percentile

in Indiana

#66

State Rank

in Indiana

HCI composite score9

State avg: 9.4

HIS composite score98.5

State avg: 95.7

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits25.2
Nurse care minutes per day14.3

About this provider

Providence Hospice, Inc. performs strongly in Process Integrity, placing them among the better providers in Indiana.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
9 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
25.2
Nurse care minutes per day
14.3
Visits near death
91.4
Per-beneficiary spending
$14964

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
98.5
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
99.2
Pain assessment
100
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
96.2

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
67.6%
Nurse care minutes / day
14.3
Per-beneficiary spending
$14964
Avg daily census
39 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
23%
Dementia
33%
Heart disease
8%
Respiratory
10%
Stroke
11%

Data Sources

CCN
151624
CMS Region
5

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Saint John, IN 46373

(800) 509-2800