hospice in Lenoir, NC

Amorem

902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 · (828) 754-0101

★★★★★5
Much above average
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

Amorem at a glance

Amorem is a non-profit hospice in Lenoir, North Carolina (Caldwell County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the North Carolina average of 4.2.

92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 257 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
September 24, 1985
County
Caldwell County
CMS Certification Number
341504

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 54.2 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility89%North Carolina average85.7%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)89%85.7%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)92%88.4%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)80%78.6%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)83%80.6%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%92.7%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)87%84.7%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%91.9%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility95.7%North Carolina average96.9%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)95.7%96.9%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)74.2%65.4%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.58.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day25716967

Where this hospice provides care

At home63%Assisted living9%Skilled nursing facility0%Other1%Nursing facility24%Inpatient hospice3%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Alexander Hospice

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    Non-profit

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  3. Medi Home Hospice

    1955 Newland Hwy, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657 · 22.3 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home Hospice-Wi

    126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 · 24.1 mi

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  5. Carolina Caring

    3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 · 29.3 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Hospice & Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge, INC

    236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 · 29.4 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amorem's rating?

Amorem has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for North Carolina hospices is 4.2 stars.

Where is Amorem and how do I contact it?

Amorem is at 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Phone: (828) 754-0101.

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.