hospice in Farmingdale, NY
Good Shepherd Hospice
110 Bi-County Boulevard, Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735 · (631) 465-6300
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
Good Shepherd Hospice at a glance
Good Shepherd Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Farmingdale, New York (Nassau 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 404 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 21, 1991
- County
- Nassau County
- CMS Certification Number
- 331544
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) | 86% | 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) | 79% | 78.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 80.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 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) | 95.9% | 95.8% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 54.7% | 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 | 404 | 180 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Good Shepherd Hospice's rating?
Good Shepherd Hospice 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 Good Shepherd Hospice and how do I contact it?
Good Shepherd Hospice is at 110 Bi-County Boulevard, Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Phone: (631) 465-6300.
About this data
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