hospice in Spencer, IA
Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital
101 E 10th St, Spencer, IA 51301 · (712) 264-6380
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
Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital at a glance
Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital is a government hospice in Spencer, Iowa (Clay County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 7 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Government
- Medicare-certified since
- November 16, 1993
- County
- Clay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161533
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 85.6% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 93% | 88.2% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 90% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 99% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 87% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 97% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83.8% | 73.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 7 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Cherokee Regional Hospice
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★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital and how do I contact it?
Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital is at 101 E 10th St, Spencer, IA 51301. Phone: (712) 264-6380.
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.