hospice in Blue Ridge, GA
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge
6050 Appalachian Hwy, Clock Tower Crossing, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 · (706) 632-0027
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
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge at a glance
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is a for-profit hospice in Blue Ridge, Georgia (Fannin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Georgia average of 3.9.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 68 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 29, 2003
- County
- Fannin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111608
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 99.7% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 84.1% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 68 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge's rating?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is at 6050 Appalachian Hwy, Clock Tower Crossing, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Phone: (706) 632-0027.
About this data
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