hospice in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services
1650 Cowles Stret, Fairbanks, AK 99701 · (907) 458-3090
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services at a glance
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice in Fairbanks, Alaska (Fairbanks North Star County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Alaska average of 3.7.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 29 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 14, 2013
- CMS Certification Number
- 021507
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 84.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 89% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 75.3% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 77% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 82.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 92% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.7% | 87.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 24.7% | 52.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 29 | 36 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services's rating?
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Alaska hospices is 3.7 stars.
Where is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services and how do I contact it?
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Hospice Services is at 1650 Cowles Stret, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Phone: (907) 458-3090.
About this data
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