hospice in Winchester, KY

Hospice East

407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40392 · (859) 744-9866

★★★★★5
Much above average
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 East at a glance

Hospice East is a for-profit hospice in Winchester, Kentucky (Clark County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 4.4.

90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 39 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
September 19, 1986
County
Clark County
CMS Certification Number
181506

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility85%Kentucky average87.3%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)85%87.3%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)90%90.2%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)82%80.9%76.4%Better
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)86%86%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%92.7%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.3%Kentucky average93.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.3%93.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)83.4%63.4%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.28.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day3913967

Where this hospice provides care

At home79%Assisted living2%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility18%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice East's rating?

Hospice East 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 Hospice East and how do I contact it?

Hospice East is at 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40392. Phone: (859) 744-9866.

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.