hospice in Wilmington, NC
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 · (910) 796-7900
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
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare at a glance
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare is a non-profit hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina (New Hanover 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.
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 468 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 24, 1987
- County
- New Hanover County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 85.7% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 94% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 84% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 86% | 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) | 89% | 84.7% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 91.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.8% | 96.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.2% | 65.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 468 | 169 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Cape Fear Lifecare's rating?
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare 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 Lower Cape Fear Lifecare and how do I contact it?
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare is at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (910) 796-7900.
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.