hospice in Plattsburgh, NY
Hospice of the North Country INC
358 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 · (518) 561-8465
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 the North Country INC at a glance
Hospice of the North Country INC is a hospice in Plattsburgh, New York (Clinton County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the New York average of 4.
96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 37 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- August 25, 1988
- County
- Clinton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 331528
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) | 92% | 84.9% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 96% | 88.8% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 87% | 78.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 88% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 96% | 93% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 90% | 84.8% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 99.6% | 95.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 71.3% | 50.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 37 | 180 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hospice of the North Country INC
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of the North Country INC's rating?
Hospice of the North Country INC 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 the North Country INC and how do I contact it?
Hospice of the North Country INC is at 358 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Phone: (518) 561-8465.
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.