hospice in Shreveport, LA
Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana
616 E Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA 71115 · (318) 212-2170
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
Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana at a glance
Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana is a non-profit hospice in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 4.1.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 43 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 31, 1989
- County
- Caddo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191517
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 83% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 87% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 96% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 87% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 91.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 79% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 38.1% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 43 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana
- Not rated
Christus Hospice Shreveport-Bossier
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd Ste 330B, Shreveport, LA 71106 · 13.1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
Lifepath Hospice Care Services, LLC
8720 Quimper Place Suite 100, Shreveport, LA 71105 · 15.7 mi
★★★★★5Much above average- Not rated
Allegiance Healthcare, LLC
1800 Buckner St., Suite B220, Shreveport, LA 71101 · 19.9 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana's rating?
Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Louisiana hospices is 4.1 stars.
Where is Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana and how do I contact it?
Willis Knighton Hospice of Louisiana is at 616 E Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA 71115. Phone: (318) 212-2170.
About this data
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