Kindred Hospice in West Allis, Wisconsin

Kindred Hospice is a medicare-certified hospice facility in West Allis, Wisconsin. It is a for profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 10150 W National Ave Suite 200 in West Allis, Wisconsin. You can reach out to the office of Kindred Hospice via phone at (414) 546-3200.

Kindred Hospice is first approved in February, 1997 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 521559. Chicago is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Kindred Hospice
10150 W National Ave Suite 200, West Allis, WI, 53227
(414) 546-3200

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Hospice Profile

NameKindred Hospice
Location10150 W National Ave Suite 200, West Allis, Wisconsin
Hospice ID521559
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeProprietary - Partnership
Profit TypeFOR PROFIT
SSA county code390

News Archive

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

Early or delayed puberty can trigger antisocial behavior in adolescent boys

Puberty that arrives earlier or later in adolescent boys relative to their peers can trigger chemicals that are related to antisocial behavior, according to researchers, whose findings have key implications for parents with aggressive boys.

Blood mercury levels associated with income, ethnicity and coastal areas

A new study reveals that women living in coastal areas and in the Northeast U.S. were more likely than other women to have blood mercury (BHg) concentrations exceeding levels of concern, as reported in the January 2009 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

Researchers explain how improper use of car seats, swings or bouncers can lead to infant deaths

Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death.

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Kindred Hospice from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1538160163
Organization NameOdyssey Healthcare Operating B Lp
Address10150 W National Ave West Allis, Wisconsin, 53227
Phone Number(414)546-3200

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Early or delayed puberty can trigger antisocial behavior in adolescent boys

Puberty that arrives earlier or later in adolescent boys relative to their peers can trigger chemicals that are related to antisocial behavior, according to researchers, whose findings have key implications for parents with aggressive boys.

Blood mercury levels associated with income, ethnicity and coastal areas

A new study reveals that women living in coastal areas and in the Northeast U.S. were more likely than other women to have blood mercury (BHg) concentrations exceeding levels of concern, as reported in the January 2009 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

Researchers explain how improper use of car seats, swings or bouncers can lead to infant deaths

Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death.

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Quality of Patient Care at Kindred Hospice

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Kindred Hospice has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care93.998.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care93.993.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care97.693.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem90.677.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care99.497.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath94.794.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation97.793.3

News Archive

New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

Early or delayed puberty can trigger antisocial behavior in adolescent boys

Puberty that arrives earlier or later in adolescent boys relative to their peers can trigger chemicals that are related to antisocial behavior, according to researchers, whose findings have key implications for parents with aggressive boys.

Blood mercury levels associated with income, ethnicity and coastal areas

A new study reveals that women living in coastal areas and in the Northeast U.S. were more likely than other women to have blood mercury (BHg) concentrations exceeding levels of concern, as reported in the January 2009 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

Researchers explain how improper use of car seats, swings or bouncers can lead to infant deaths

Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death.

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Services Provided by Kindred Hospice:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Kindred Hospice below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Physician Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care

    Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

    Number of full time equivalent employees at Kindred Hospice
    Home Health Aides5
    Counselors2.5
    Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses1
    Medical Social Workers 2
    Physicians2
    Registered Nurses6.5
    Other Personnel13.5
    Total Employees32.5

    News Archive

    New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

    Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

    Early or delayed puberty can trigger antisocial behavior in adolescent boys

    Puberty that arrives earlier or later in adolescent boys relative to their peers can trigger chemicals that are related to antisocial behavior, according to researchers, whose findings have key implications for parents with aggressive boys.

    Blood mercury levels associated with income, ethnicity and coastal areas

    A new study reveals that women living in coastal areas and in the Northeast U.S. were more likely than other women to have blood mercury (BHg) concentrations exceeding levels of concern, as reported in the January 2009 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

    Researchers explain how improper use of car seats, swings or bouncers can lead to infant deaths

    Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 9 days ago


    Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

    Counselors0.5
    Others0.5
    Total Volunteers1

    News Archive

    New study finds walking, cycling results in lower levels of obesity and diabetes

    Amble, stroll or pedal: it's all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity.

    Early or delayed puberty can trigger antisocial behavior in adolescent boys

    Puberty that arrives earlier or later in adolescent boys relative to their peers can trigger chemicals that are related to antisocial behavior, according to researchers, whose findings have key implications for parents with aggressive boys.

    Blood mercury levels associated with income, ethnicity and coastal areas

    A new study reveals that women living in coastal areas and in the Northeast U.S. were more likely than other women to have blood mercury (BHg) concentrations exceeding levels of concern, as reported in the January 2009 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

    Researchers explain how improper use of car seats, swings or bouncers can lead to infant deaths

    Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 9 days ago

    Ownership Details:

    • This hospice has undergone 1 time/s change of ownership.
    • Previous change of ownership is on July , 2001.
    • Most recent change of ownership is on July, 2001.

    Certification Details for Kindred Hospice:

    • February, 2016 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
    • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
    • It is in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
    • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
    • National Government Services is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
    • Number assigned to the hospice by the state Medicaid agency for external control or billing purposes is 43189400.
    • Current status is Active Provider.
    • Reason of certification is Recertification.
    • End of fiscal year is on 31, December.

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    Medicare Hospice Care

    What is Hospice Care?
    Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

    How long can one get medicare hospice care?
    Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
    • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
    • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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