Facility Mix Percentage - Multi-Pedia
Facility Mix = Total number of patients in nursing homes and assisted living communities/Total number of Hospice patients.
This is a key measurement that can have a huge bearing on a Hospice's profitability. It measures the percentage of patients residing in nursing homes and assisted living communities.
Measurement |
Average |
Acceptable |
Excellent |
Facility Mix |
36% |
35% |
50% |
Increase Efforts in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
We recommend 50% of a Hospice's census come from facilities. The average Hospice's census is 36% patients who reside in facilities (Nursing Home, Assisted Living, etc.). 50% would be a good goal.
Why? Three Reasons:
- Fulfills mission
- Is good financially
- Creates a barrier of entry for the evil empire
Additional Insights:
- Some Hospices are sending people or tools to help Nursing Homes do the billing
- Keep the focus on "assisting" the facility in EOL
- Have a Marketing person that visits facilities (promotes relationships)
- Need specialized teams that knows the "turf" issues of each facility
See also: Facility Team Patient Days %