hospice in Tallahassee, FL

Big Bend Hospice INC

1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 · (850) 878-5310

★★★★★4
Above average
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

Big Bend Hospice INC at a glance

Big Bend Hospice INC is a non-profit hospice in Tallahassee, Florida (Leon County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Florida average of 2.9.

89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 377 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
June 19, 1986
County
Leon County
CMS Certification Number
101523

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility85%Florida average79.2%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)85%79.2%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)89%81.7%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%73.1%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%73.1%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)91%88.1%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)80%77.5%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)91%88.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.6%Florida average97.6%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.6%97.6%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)48.4%60.7%56.3%Worse
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.88.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day37766367

Where this hospice provides care

At home57%Assisted living25%Skilled nursing facility4%Other0%Nursing facility11%Inpatient hospice3%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Big Bend Hospice INC

  1. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida

    2852 Remington Green Cir, Ste 101, Tallahassee, FL 32308 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Hospice of Southwest Georgia

    400 Old Albany Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 · 22.2 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Gentiva

    432 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819 · 32.9 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Bend Hospice INC's rating?

Big Bend Hospice 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 Big Bend Hospice INC and how do I contact it?

Big Bend Hospice INC is at 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: (850) 878-5310.

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.