hospice in West Palm Beach, FL
Hospice of Palm Beach County INC
5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 · (561) 848-5200
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
Hospice of Palm Beach County INC at a glance
Hospice of Palm Beach County INC is a non-profit hospice in West Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Florida average of 2.9.
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 1,071 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 20, 1984
- County
- Palm Beach County
- CMS Certification Number
- 101512
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 79.2% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 81% | 81.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 68% | 73.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 71% | 73.1% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 85% | 88.1% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 74% | 77.5% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 86% | 88.4% | 91% | Worse |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 93.3% | 97.6% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 33.4% | 60.7% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.8 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 1,071 | 663 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hospice of Palm Beach County INC
Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care By Morselife
4876 N Morselife Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 · 3.3 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★4Above average
Hospice By the Sea INC
1531 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486 · 28.4 mi
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Palm Beach County INC's rating?
Hospice of Palm Beach County INC has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Florida hospices is 2.9 stars.
Where is Hospice of Palm Beach County INC and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Palm Beach County INC is at 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Phone: (561) 848-5200.
About this data
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