hospice in Americus, GA
Phoebe Sumter Hospice
126 East Furlow Street, Americus, GA 31709 · (229) 928-4000
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
Phoebe Sumter Hospice at a glance
Phoebe Sumter Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Americus, Georgia (Sumter County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 17 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 3, 1994
- County
- Sumter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111537
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 79% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 85% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 92.6% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 91.2% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 17 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Phoebe Sumter Hospice
Crisp Regional Hospice and Palliative Care
202 E 4th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015 · 22.9 mi
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
Phoebe Hospice
320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31707 · 31.9 mi
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Phoebe Sumter Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Phoebe Sumter Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Phoebe Sumter Hospice and how do I contact it?
Phoebe Sumter Hospice is at 126 East Furlow Street, Americus, GA 31709. Phone: (229) 928-4000.
About this data
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