hospice in Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospice
2024 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 402-7800
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
Lehigh Valley Hospice at a glance
Lehigh Valley Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to 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 199 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 23, 1987
- County
- Lehigh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391521
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 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) | 80% | 76.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 82.1% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 99.5% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 56% | 61.2% | 56.3% | Average |
| 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 | 199 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lehigh Valley Hospice's rating?
Lehigh Valley Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Pennsylvania hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospice and how do I contact it?
Lehigh Valley Hospice is at 2024 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Phone: (610) 402-7800.
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.