hospice in Covington, LA
St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore,
409 W 21st Ave, Ste A, Covington, LA 70433 · (985) 892-6955
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
St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore, at a glance
St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore, is a for-profit hospice in Covington, Louisiana (St. Tammany County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 26 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 19, 2007
- County
- St. Tammany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191635
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 87% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 100% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 58.6% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 26 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore,'s rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore,. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore, and how do I contact it?
St Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care Northshore, is at 409 W 21st Ave, Ste A, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 892-6955.
About this data
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