hospice in Allentown, PA
Compassus - Allentown
7535 Windsor Drive Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18195 · (610) 336-8000
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
Compassus - Allentown at a glance
Compassus - Allentown is a for-profit hospice in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 72 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 30, 2004
- County
- Lehigh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391659
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) | 80% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 83% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 76.5% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 82.1% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 98.8% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 74.9% | 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 | 72 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Compassus - Allentown
- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC
4801 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, PA 18034 · 11.2 mi
For-profit
★★★★★5Much above average- Not rated
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Compassus - Allentown's rating?
Compassus - Allentown 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 Compassus - Allentown and how do I contact it?
Compassus - Allentown is at 7535 Windsor Drive Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18195. Phone: (610) 336-8000.
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.