hospice in North Wales, PA
Ascend Hospice
1120 Welsh Road Suite 220, North Wales, PA 19454 · (215) 542-2100
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
Ascend Hospice at a glance
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice in North Wales, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 169 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 8, 2003
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391643
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) | 83% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 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) | 77% | 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) | 81% | 82.1% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 97.5% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 65.8% | 61.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 169 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Ascend Hospice
Wellness Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
1427 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454 · under 1 mi
Not rated- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
1787 Sentry Parkway West Suite 400, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · 5.1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Ascend Hospice's rating?
Ascend 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 Ascend Hospice and how do I contact it?
Ascend Hospice is at 1120 Welsh Road Suite 220, North Wales, PA 19454. Phone: (215) 542-2100.
About this data
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