hospice in Independence, MO
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC.
123 West Kansas Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 · (816) 822-2292
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
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC. at a glance
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC. is a for-profit hospice in Independence, Missouri (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than 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 96 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 2003
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 261595
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 84.1% | 82.7% | Worse |
| 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) | 74% | 77.4% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 80.5% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 82.2% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 80.8% | 93.8% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 31.5% | 62% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.1 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 96 | 63 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC.
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★2Below average
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3Average
HCA Midwest Hospice & Family Care
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For-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC.'s rating?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC. has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Missouri hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC. and how do I contact it?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, INC. is at 123 West Kansas Avenue, Independence, MO 64050. Phone: (816) 822-2292.
About this data
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