hospice in Joliet, IL
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 · (815) 740-4104
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
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care at a glance
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is a non-profit hospice in Joliet, Illinois (Will County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Illinois average of 3.5.
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 402 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 3, 1990
- County
- Will County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141539
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 89% | 82% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 93% | 83.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 75.2% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 91.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 90.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.1% | 91.3% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 80.4% | 59.3% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 402 | 83 | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care's rating?
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Illinois hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care and how do I contact it?
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is at 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. Phone: (815) 740-4104.
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.