hospice in Chelsea, MA
Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care
123 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 · (617) 889-0779
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
Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care at a glance
Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice in Chelsea, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 33 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 2008
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221584
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 72% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 88% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 76% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 96% | 91.3% | 91% | Better |
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) | 92.9% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 28.6% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 6 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 33 | 95 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care
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For-profit
★★★★★3Average- Not rated
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First Choice Healthcare INC
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Frequently asked questions
What is Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care and how do I contact it?
Legacy Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care is at 123 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. Phone: (617) 889-0779.
About this data
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