hospice in Lexington, KY
Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N
1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 · (859) 276-5344
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 the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N at a glance
Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N is a non-profit hospice in Lexington, Kentucky (Fayette County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 4.4.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 538 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 7, 1983
- County
- Fayette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181500
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 87.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 90.2% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 76% | 84.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 93.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 86% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 92.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97% | 93.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 58.4% | 63.4% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 538 | 139 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N's rating?
Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Kentucky hospices is 4.4 stars.
Where is Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N and how do I contact it?
Hospice of the Bluegrass, INC DBA Bluegrass Care N is at 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504. Phone: (859) 276-5344.
About this data
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