hospice in Washington, DC
Capital Hospice
5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015 · (202) 244-8300
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
Capital Hospice at a glance
Capital Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the District of Columbia average of 1.
71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 205 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 19, 1986
- CMS Certification Number
- 091501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 71.3% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 71% | 69.3% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 65% | 67.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 62% | 62.3% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 79% | 82.7% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 71% | 72% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 83% | 84.3% | 91% | Worse |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.4% | 95.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 25.4% | 39.9% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 7 | 8.3 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 205 | 65 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capital Hospice's rating?
Capital Hospice has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for District of Columbia hospices is 1 stars.
Where is Capital Hospice and how do I contact it?
Capital Hospice is at 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015. Phone: (202) 244-8300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.