Dignity Hospice of Utah

For-Profit12 years operating

American Fork, Utah — Utah County

Dignity Hospice of Utah is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 18th percentile in Utah. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. 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

In the bottom 82% in Utah

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Quality breakdown

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

Visits in last days of life87.2

State avg: 70.7

Pain screening96.2

State avg: 91.3

Pain assessment79.2

State avg: 91.3

Breathing difficulty screening97.4

State avg: 91.3

Breathing difficulty treatment84.6

State avg: 91.3

Bowel care for pain medication patients86.4

State avg: 91.3

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

Overall rating (9-10)83
Would recommend85
Timely care75
Team communication82
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management75
Caregiver training76
Treatment preferences documented99.6

State avg: 91.3

Beliefs & values addressed95.3

State avg: 91.3

8

HCI Score

out of 10

18%

Percentile

in Utah

#70

State Rank

in Utah

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9.3

HIS composite score69.2

State avg: 91.3

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits31.7
Nurse care minutes per day13.6

About this provider

Dignity Hospice of Utah performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Utah.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
31.7
Nurse care minutes per day
13.6
Visits near death
100
Per-beneficiary spending
$23273

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
69.2
Treatment preferences
99.6
Beliefs & values
95.3
Pain screening
96.2
Pain assessment
79.2
Dyspnea screening
97.4
Dyspnea treatment
84.6
Opioid bowel care
86.4

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
87.2%
Nurse care minutes / day
13.6
Per-beneficiary spending
$23273
Avg daily census
112 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
15%
Dementia
25%
Heart disease
21%
Respiratory
5%
Stroke
4%

Data Sources

CCN
461601
CMS Region
8

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

Contact

American Fork, UT 84003

(801) 492-4892