hospice in Wooster, OH

Lifecare Hospice

1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 · (330) 264-4899

★★★★★5
Much above average
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

Lifecare Hospice at a glance

Lifecare Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Wooster, Ohio (Wayne County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.5.

93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 344 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
May 14, 1990
County
Wayne County
CMS Certification Number
361544

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility89%Ohio average82%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)89%82%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)93%83.9%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)80%74.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)84%77.4%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%91.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)85%80.8%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.2%Ohio average93.9%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Ohio and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)97.2%93.9%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)60.8%63%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.38.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day34411767

Where this hospice provides care

At home51%Assisted living19%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility27%Inpatient hospice3%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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  2. Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio

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  3. Remembrance Hospice Medina

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  4. Guardian Angel Home Care and Hospice of Akron

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  5. Better Together Home Health and Hospice

    3515 Manchester Road, Suite F, Akron, OH 44319 · 26.5 mi

    Not rated
  6. Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC

    4369 Whipple Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44718 · 27.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lifecare Hospice's rating?

Lifecare Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Ohio hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Lifecare Hospice and how do I contact it?

Lifecare Hospice is at 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: (330) 264-4899.

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.