hospice in Hamilton, MT
Bitterroot Health - Hospice
1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, MT 59840 · (406) 363-6503
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
Bitterroot Health - Hospice at a glance
Bitterroot Health - Hospice is a hospice in Hamilton, Montana (Ravalli County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Montana average of 4.
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 21 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- October 10, 1991
- County
- Ravalli County
- CMS Certification Number
- 271508
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 84.7% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 94% | 87.9% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 81% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 89% | 78.8% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 93.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 92% | 83.5% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 92.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.7% | 92.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 72.9% | 58.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 21 | 29 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitterroot Health - Hospice's rating?
Bitterroot Health - Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Montana hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Bitterroot Health - Hospice and how do I contact it?
Bitterroot Health - Hospice is at 1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, MT 59840. Phone: (406) 363-6503.
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.