hospice in Panama City, FL
Emerald Coast Hospice
401 E 23rd St, Ste C, Panama City, FL 32405 · (850) 769-0055
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
Emerald Coast Hospice at a glance
Emerald Coast Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Panama City, Florida (Bay 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 918 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 9, 1992
- County
- Bay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 101537
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) | 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) | 78% | 73.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 73.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 88.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 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) | 98.4% | 97.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 67.2% | 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 | 918 | 663 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Emerald Coast Hospice
Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care
221 E 23rd St Ste F, Panama City, FL 32405 · under 1 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Emerald Coast Hospice's rating?
Emerald Coast Hospice 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 Emerald Coast Hospice and how do I contact it?
Emerald Coast Hospice is at 401 E 23rd St, Ste C, Panama City, FL 32405. Phone: (850) 769-0055.
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.