hospice in Lorain, OH

Wellspring Hospice

3905 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053 · (330) 486-6092

★★★★★2
Below 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

Wellspring Hospice at a glance

Wellspring Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Lorain, Ohio (Lorain County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Ohio average of 3.5.

70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 69 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
September 4, 2013
County
Lorain County
CMS Certification Number
361674

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)2 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility69%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)69%82%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)70%83.9%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)70%74.8%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)78%77.4%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%91.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)79%80.8%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)87%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.7%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)98.7%93.9%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)74.7%63%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)89.38.9Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityOhio avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day6911767

Where this hospice provides care

At home4%Assisted living5%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility92%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Wellspring Hospice

  1. Mercy Health-New Life Hospice

    3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above 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 Wellspring Hospice's rating?

Wellspring Hospice has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Ohio hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Wellspring Hospice and how do I contact it?

Wellspring Hospice is at 3905 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053. Phone: (330) 486-6092.

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.