hospice in Ashland, KY
Community Hospice
1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101 · (606) 329-1890
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
Community Hospice at a glance
Community Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Ashland, Kentucky (Boyd County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 4.4.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 118 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1983
- County
- Boyd County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 87.3% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 90.2% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 84.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 93.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 86% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 93.1% | 93.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 51.4% | 63.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 118 | 139 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Community Hospice's rating?
Community Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Kentucky hospices is 4.4 stars.
Where is Community Hospice and how do I contact it?
Community Hospice is at 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101. Phone: (606) 329-1890.
About this data
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