hospice in Altoona, PA
Aseracare Hospice
1015 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 · (814) 941-2900
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
Aseracare Hospice at a glance
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair 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 116 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 10, 2004
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391655
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) | 87% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Better |
| 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) | 82% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 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) | 100% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83.7% | 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 | 116 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Aseracare Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Aseracare Hospice's rating?
Aseracare 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 Aseracare Hospice and how do I contact it?
Aseracare Hospice is at 1015 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602. Phone: (814) 941-2900.
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.