hospice in Lorain, OH

Mercy Health-New Life Hospice

3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 · (440) 960-4555

★★★★★4
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

Mercy Health-New Life Hospice at a glance

Mercy Health-New Life Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Lorain, Ohio (Lorain County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Ohio average of 3.5.

86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 52 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
May 4, 1993
County
Lorain County
CMS Certification Number
361563

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility88%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)88%82%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)86%83.9%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)79%74.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)85%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)93%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility95.8%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)95.8%93.9%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)61.2%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 day5211767

Where this hospice provides care

At home45%Assisted living15%Skilled nursing facility0%Other1%Nursing facility30%Inpatient hospice8%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Mercy Health-New Life Hospice

  1. Wellspring Hospice

    3905 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  2. Nivalis Hospice

    915 Bassett Road, Westlake, OH 44145 · 15.2 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. O'Neill Healthcare - Hospice

    605 Bradley Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 · 15.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. Buckeye Hospice Care LLC

    30701 Lorain Road, Suite C, North Olmsted, OH 44070 · 15.7 mi

    Not rated
  5. Comfort Heart Hospice

    26777 Lorain Road, Suite 615, North Olmsted, OH 44070 · 15.7 mi

    Not rated
  6. Pathways Hospice and Palliative Care

    885 West Bagley Road, Berea, OH 44017 · 19.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mercy Health-New Life Hospice's rating?

Mercy Health-New Life Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Ohio hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Mercy Health-New Life Hospice and how do I contact it?

Mercy Health-New Life Hospice is at 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053. Phone: (440) 960-4555.

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.