hospice in West Melbourne, FL
Hospice of Health First INC
1131 W New Haven Ave Ste 102, West Melbourne, FL 32904 · (321) 434-1744
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 Health First INC at a glance
Hospice of Health First INC is a non-profit hospice in West Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Florida average of 2.9.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 237 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 9, 1985
- County
- Brevard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 101520
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 89% | 79.2% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 81.7% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 73.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 85% | 73.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 88.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 77.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 88.4% | 91% | Average |
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) | 99.7% | 97.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 82.9% | 60.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| 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 | 237 | 663 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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For-profit
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Vna Hospice of Indian River County INC
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Health First INC's rating?
Hospice of Health First INC has 4 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 Health First INC and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Health First INC is at 1131 W New Haven Ave Ste 102, West Melbourne, FL 32904. Phone: (321) 434-1744.
About this data
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