hospice in Washington, IA
Hospice of Washington County
948 East 11th Street, Washington, IA 52353 · (319) 653-7321
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
Hospice of Washington County at a glance
Hospice of Washington County is a non-profit hospice in Washington, Iowa (Washington County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Iowa average of 4.
95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 20 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1996
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161544
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 93% | 85.6% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 83% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 98% | 93.2% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 83.2% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 86.1% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83.4% | 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 | 20 | 56 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Washington County's rating?
Hospice of Washington County has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Iowa hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Hospice of Washington County and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Washington County is at 948 East 11th Street, Washington, IA 52353. Phone: (319) 653-7321.
About this data
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