hospice in So Portland, ME
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
52 Atlantic Place, Suite B-50, So Portland, ME 04106 · (207) 772-0929
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
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company at a glance
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a for-profit hospice in So Portland, Maine (Cumberland County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.9.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 121 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 18, 2001
- County
- Cumberland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201516
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 83.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 83% | 76.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 78.8% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 93.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 87% | 82.8% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 92.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 97.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 85.4% | 76% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 121 | 112 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company's rating?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Maine hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company and how do I contact it?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is at 52 Atlantic Place, Suite B-50, So Portland, ME 04106. Phone: (207) 772-0929.
About this data
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