hospice in Albany, NY
Community Hospice, INC, the
445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 · (518) 724-0200
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
Community Hospice, INC, the at a glance
Community Hospice, INC, the is a non-profit hospice in Albany, New York (Albany County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the New York average of 4.
90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 581 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1983
- County
- Albany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 331501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 84.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 90% | 88.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 78.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 84.8% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 91.8% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.4% | 95.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 54.3% | 50.8% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 581 | 180 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Community Hospice, INC, the
- ★★★★★4Above average
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 · 38.9 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Hospice, INC, the's rating?
Community Hospice, INC, the has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for New York hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Community Hospice, INC, the and how do I contact it?
Community Hospice, INC, the is at 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Phone: (518) 724-0200.
About this data
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