How do you calculate hospice average length of stay?

To calculate the hospice average length of stay (ALOS), you divide the total number of days all patients spent in hospice care by the number of patients served during that same period. For example, if 100 patients collectively spent 1,500 days in hospice, the ALOS would be 1,500 ÷ 100, resulting in an average of 15 days per patient. This metric helps assess the effectiveness and efficiency of hospice services.