hospice in Fort Washington, PA
Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania
420 Delaware Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034 · (267) 350-7200
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
Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania at a glance
Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania is a non-profit hospice in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (Montgomery 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 38 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 7, 2007
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391688
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) | 72% | 76.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 72% | 78.9% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 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) | 97.5% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 79.8% | 61.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 7 | 9 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 38 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania's rating?
Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania 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 Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania and how do I contact it?
Acts Hospice of Pennsylvania is at 420 Delaware Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Phone: (267) 350-7200.
About this data
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