hospice in Sterling, IL
Rock River Hospice and Home
2706 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081 · (815) 288-3673
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
Rock River Hospice and Home at a glance
Rock River Hospice and Home is a non-profit hospice in Sterling, Illinois (Whiteside County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Illinois average of 3.5.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 13 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 25, 1993
- County
- Whiteside County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141552
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) | 81% | 82% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 83.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 72% | 75.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 89% | 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) | 82% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| 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) | 73% | 91.3% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 67.8% | 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 | 13 | 83 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Rock River Hospice and Home
- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Rock River Hospice and Home's rating?
Rock River Hospice and Home 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 Rock River Hospice and Home and how do I contact it?
Rock River Hospice and Home is at 2706 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081. Phone: (815) 288-3673.
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.