hospice in Larkspur, CA
By the Bay Health
17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur, CA 94939 · (415) 927-2273
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
By the Bay Health at a glance
By the Bay Health is a non-profit hospice in Larkspur, California (Marin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the California average of 3.3.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 365 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 31, 1984
- County
- Marin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051508
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 73.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 89.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 79.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 89% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.5% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 34.5% | 28.5% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 365 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near By the Bay Health
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Non-profit
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is By the Bay Health's rating?
By the Bay Health has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for California hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is By the Bay Health and how do I contact it?
By the Bay Health is at 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur, CA 94939. Phone: (415) 927-2273.
About this data
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