hospice in Cape Girardeau, MO
Mercy Hospice
1701 Lacey Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 · (573) 335-6208
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
Mercy Hospice at a glance
Mercy Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (Cape Girardeau County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Missouri average of 3.8.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 26 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 21, 1993
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261537
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri 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 | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 84.1% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 86.3% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 77.4% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 85% | 80.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 82.2% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 92.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.4% | 93.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 80.3% | 62% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 26 | 63 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Mercy Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Saint Francis Hospice
150 S Mount Auburn, Suite 344, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · 4.6 mi
★★★★★5Much above average- Not rated
Journey Hospice, LLC
118 W Saint Joseph St, Perryville, MO 63775 · 30.8 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Hospice's rating?
Mercy Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Missouri hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Mercy Hospice and how do I contact it?
Mercy Hospice is at 1701 Lacey Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone: (573) 335-6208.
About this data
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