hospice in Leominster, MA
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
36 William Street, Leominster, MA 01453 · (978) 466-7890
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 Leominster, Massachusetts (Worcester County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.8.
79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 60 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 8, 2008
- County
- Worcester County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221580
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 79% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 70% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 72% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 77% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 88% | 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) | 100% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 81.2% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 60 | 95 | 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 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company and how do I contact it?
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is at 36 William Street, Leominster, MA 01453. Phone: (978) 466-7890.
About this data
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