hospice in Lancaster, PA
Choices Healthcare
685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 · (717) 295-3900
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
Choices Healthcare at a glance
Choices Healthcare is a non-profit hospice in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 404 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1985
- County
- Lancaster County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 73% | 76.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 75% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 78% | 82.1% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 91.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 90.9% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 59.6% | 61.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 404 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Frequently asked questions
What is Choices Healthcare's rating?
Choices Healthcare has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Pennsylvania hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Choices Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Choices Healthcare is at 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Phone: (717) 295-3900.
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.