80/ 100
Not rated
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice · 2720 North Tenaya Way, Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Family caregiver survey rating
64/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 05/15/1990 · CCN 291502
- Rank in Las Vegas
- #4 of 146 hospices
- Rank in Nevada
- #9 of 67 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 139 patients
- County
- Clark
- Service area
- 67 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 93.6% | 93.6% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 65.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.1 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 75% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 89% | 82% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.4% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 50.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.9% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.4% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,486 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.3% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.9% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer35%
Dementia12%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease14%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions24%
Where care is provided
Private home98%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (67)
89002, 89005, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89018, 89019, 89030, 89031, 89032, 89041, 89044, 89048, 89052, 89060, 89061, 89074, 89081, 89084, 89085, 89086, 89101, 89102, 89103, 89104, 89105, 89106, 89107, 89108, 89109, 89110, 89113, 89115, 89116, 89117, 89118, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89122, 89123, 89128, 89129, 89130, 89131, 89134, 89135, 89138, 89139, 89141, 89142, 89143, 89144, 89145, 89146, 89147, 89148, 89149, 89156, 89162, 89166, 89169, 89170, 89178, 89179, 89183
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 291502) has been Medicare-certified since 05/15/1990, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Las Vegas?
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care ranks #4 of 146 hospices based in Las Vegas on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care reports serving 67 ZIP codes to CMS, including 89002, 89005, 89011, 89012, 89014. Call (702) 671-1111 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.