hospice in Owensboro, KY
Hospice of Western Kentucky
3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301 · (270) 926-7565
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 Western Kentucky at a glance
Hospice of Western Kentucky is a for-profit hospice in Owensboro, Kentucky (Daviess County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 4.4.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 94 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 25, 1990
- County
- Daviess County
- CMS Certification Number
- 181520
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky 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) | 89% | 90.2% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 84.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 93.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 86% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 84% | 93.7% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 73.1% | 63.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| 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 | 94 | 139 | 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Western Kentucky's rating?
Hospice of Western Kentucky has 4 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 Western Kentucky and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Western Kentucky is at 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301. Phone: (270) 926-7565.
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.