hospice in Hunt Valley, MD

Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC

11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 · (443) 849-8200

★★★★★4
Above 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

Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC at a glance

Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC is a non-profit hospice in Hunt Valley, Maryland (Baltimore County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.2.

89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 839 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
February 2, 1994
County
Baltimore County
CMS Certification Number
211526

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility84%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)84%79.8%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)89%82.7%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%74%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)80%74.3%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%89.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)83%80%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%89.1%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.6%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)99.6%98%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)50.4%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 day83916267

Where this hospice provides care

At home55%Assisted living23%Skilled nursing facility0%Other3%Nursing facility17%Inpatient hospice2%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Adoration Hospice

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    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)

    7001 Johnnycake Rd Ste 204, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 · 12.3 mi

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    ★★★★★1Much below average
  4. Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake

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    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Phr of Baltimore

    1501 S Edgewood Street, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21227 · 17.1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Bridginglife, INC.

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    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC's rating?

Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Maryland hospices is 3.2 stars.

Where is Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC and how do I contact it?

Gilchrist Hospice Care, INC is at 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Phone: (443) 849-8200.

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.