hospice in Saluda, NC
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills
1074 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NC 28773 · (864) 432-8717
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 Carolina Foothills at a glance
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is a non-profit hospice in Saluda, North Carolina (Polk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 4.2.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 164 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 29, 1988
- County
- Polk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341528
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
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) | 85% | 85.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 80.6% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 92.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 84.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 100% | 96.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 71.5% | 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 | 164 | 169 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of the Carolina Foothills's rating?
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for North Carolina hospices is 4.2 stars.
Where is Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and how do I contact it?
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is at 1074 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NC 28773. Phone: (864) 432-8717.
About this data
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