hospice in Gastonia, NC
Carolina Caring
2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 · (704) 861-8405
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 Gastonia, North Carolina (Gaston County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 4.2.
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 129 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 11, 1988
- County
- Gaston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341536
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 83% | 85.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 83% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 80.6% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 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) | 91% | 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) | 97.6% | 96.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 32.7% | 65.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 129 | 169 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carolina Caring's rating?
Carolina Caring has 3 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 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. Phone: (704) 861-8405.
About this data
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