hospice in Fort Madison, IA
Lee County Health Department
5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627 · (319) 372-5225
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
Lee County Health Department at a glance
Lee County Health Department is a government hospice in Fort Madison, Iowa (Lee County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 8 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Government
- Medicare-certified since
- October 15, 1990
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161517
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 88% | 85.6% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 91% | 88.2% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 77% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 83% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 93.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 54.1% | 73.7% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 8 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Lee County Health Department
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lee County Health Department's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Lee County Health Department. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Lee County Health Department and how do I contact it?
Lee County Health Department is at 5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627. Phone: (319) 372-5225.
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.