hospice in Waldorf, MD

Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC.

2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603 · (443) 837-1519

★★★★★3
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 of the Chesapeake, INC. at a glance

Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC. is a non-profit hospice in Waldorf, Maryland (Charles County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Maryland average of 3.2.

81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 77 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
October 25, 1991
County
Charles County
CMS Certification Number
211519

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility74%Maryland average79.8%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)74%79.8%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)81%82.7%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)73%74%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)67%74.3%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)89%89.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)75%80%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)88%89.1%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.7%Maryland average98%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.7%98%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)47.1%59.2%56.3%Worse
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.78.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day7716267

Where this hospice provides care

At home68%Assisted living24%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility4%Inpatient hospice3%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC.'s rating?

Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC. has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Maryland hospices is 3.2 stars.

Where is Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC. and how do I contact it?

Hospice of the Chesapeake, INC. is at 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603. Phone: (443) 837-1519.

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.