hospice in Bethlehem, PA
St Luke's Hospice
240 Union Station Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18015 · (484) 526-1100
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
St Luke's Hospice at a glance
St Luke's Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Bethlehem, 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.
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 207 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 30, 1989
- County
- Lehigh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391535
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) | 84% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 87% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 76.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 80% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 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) | 100% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 54.6% | 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 | 207 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near St Luke's Hospice
- Not rated
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC
4801 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, PA 18034 · 4.2 mi
For-profit
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley
3370 High Point Boulevard, Suite B, Suite B, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · 5.1 mi
Not rated- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is St Luke's Hospice's rating?
St Luke's 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 St Luke's Hospice and how do I contact it?
St Luke's Hospice is at 240 Union Station Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Phone: (484) 526-1100.
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.