hospice in Lowville, NY
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 · (315) 376-5308
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
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice at a glance
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice is a government hospice in Lowville, New York (Lewis County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 6 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Government
- Medicare-certified since
- April 24, 1990
- County
- Lewis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 331540
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) | 95% | 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) | 85% | 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) | 99% | 93% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 93% | 84.8% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 97% | 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) | 75% | 95.8% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 47.7% | 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 | 6 | 180 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Lewis County General Hospital Hospice
Hospice of Jefferson Co/Palliative Care of Jeffers
1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601 · 24.7 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Lewis County General Hospital Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Lewis County General Hospital Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Lewis County General Hospital Hospice and how do I contact it?
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice is at 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367. Phone: (315) 376-5308.
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.