hospice in Milford, DE
Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division
100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 · (302) 856-7717
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
Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division at a glance
Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division is a hospice in Milford, Delaware (Sussex County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Delaware average of 3.3.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 102 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- July 9, 1985
- County
- Sussex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 081503
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Delaware 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 | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 82.1% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 86.2% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 75.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 76.9% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 91.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 81.8% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 90.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.3% | 97.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.6% | 66.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Delaware avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 102 | 124 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division
Compassionate Care Hospice of the Delmar Peninsula
416 Williams St, Ste 101, Milford, DE 19963 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★3AverageDelaware Hospice Central Div
555 E. Loockerman Street, Suite 200, Dover, DE 19901 · 17.5 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division's rating?
Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Delaware hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division and how do I contact it?
Delaware Hospice, INC Southern Division is at 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Phone: (302) 856-7717.
About this data
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