hospice in Watertown, NY
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers
1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601 · (315) 788-7323
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
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers at a glance
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers is a non-profit hospice in Watertown, New York (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the New York average of 4.
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 30 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 24, 1986
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 331515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York 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 | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 84.9% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 94% | 88.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 83% | 78.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 89% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 89% | 84.8% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 96% | 91.8% | 91% | Better |
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) | 95.8% | 95.8% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 32.3% | 50.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| 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 | 30 | 180 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers's rating?
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for New York hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers is at 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: (315) 788-7323.
About this data
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