hospice in Holyoke, MA
Hospice Life Care
20 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor, Holyoke, MA 01040 · (413) 534-5691
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 Life Care at a glance
Hospice Life Care is a for-profit hospice in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Hampden County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Massachusetts average of 3.8.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 41 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 28, 1990
- County
- Hampden County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221526
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 75% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 96.1% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 57.6% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 41 | 95 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice Life Care's rating?
Hospice Life Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Hospice Life Care and how do I contact it?
Hospice Life Care is at 20 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor, Holyoke, MA 01040. Phone: (413) 534-5691.
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.