hospice in Newton, NC
Carolina Caring
3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 · (828) 466-0466
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
Carolina Caring at a glance
Carolina Caring is a non-profit hospice in Newton, North Carolina (Catawba 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.
90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 534 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 20, 1989
- County
- Catawba County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341535
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) | 86% | 85.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 90% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 80.6% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 92.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 84.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 69.6% | 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 | 534 | 169 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Carolina Caring
- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County
5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 · 33.2 mi
★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Carolina Caring's rating?
Carolina Caring 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 Carolina Caring and how do I contact it?
Carolina Caring is at 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Phone: (828) 466-0466.
About this data
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