hospice in Astoria, OR
Lower Columbia Hospice
2120 Exchange Street, Suite 203, Astoria, OR 97103 · (503) 338-6230
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
Lower Columbia Hospice at a glance
Lower Columbia Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Astoria, Oregon (Clatsop County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Oregon average of 3.6.
90% 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
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 29, 1991
- County
- Clatsop County
- CMS Certification Number
- 381520
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 90% | 85.3% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 74.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 86% | 75.7% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 91.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 88% | 80.6% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 91.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97% | 94.6% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 35.9% | 51% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 7 | 9.1 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 38 | 76 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Columbia Hospice's rating?
Lower Columbia Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Oregon hospices is 3.6 stars.
Where is Lower Columbia Hospice and how do I contact it?
Lower Columbia Hospice is at 2120 Exchange Street, Suite 203, Astoria, OR 97103. Phone: (503) 338-6230.
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.