hospice in Murphy, NC
Hospice of North Carolina
75 Medical Parklane Suite C, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 516-1104
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 North Carolina at a glance
Hospice of North Carolina is a for-profit hospice in Murphy, North Carolina (Cherokee County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 38 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 17, 1991
- County
- Cherokee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341554
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) | 87% | 85.7% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 87% | 88.4% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 76% | 80.6% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 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) | 97.3% | 96.9% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 73.3% | 65.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 6 | 9.5 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 38 | 169 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of North Carolina's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice of North Carolina. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Hospice of North Carolina and how do I contact it?
Hospice of North Carolina is at 75 Medical Parklane Suite C, Murphy, NC 28906. Phone: (828) 516-1104.
About this data
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