hospice in Butler, PA

Amedisys Hospice Care

240 Pullman Square Suite 255, Butler, PA 16001 · (724) 431-4170

★★★★★3
Average
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

Amedisys Hospice Care at a glance

Amedisys Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice in Butler, Pennsylvania (Butler County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.

85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 42 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
October 25, 2010
County
Butler County
CMS Certification Number
391726

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility79%Pennsylvania average83.4%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)79%83.4%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)85%85.5%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)75%76.5%76.4%Average
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)82%82.1%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.7%Pennsylvania average92.8%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.7%92.8%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)74.4%61.2%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)1098.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day427867

Where this hospice provides care

At home62%Assisted living25%Skilled nursing facility4%Other0%Nursing facility9%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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    Non-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  2. Good Samaritan Hospice of Pittsburgh

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    ★★★★★3Average
  3. St Barnabas Hospice

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  4. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic

    2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 · 16.2 mi

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Allegheny Health Network Healthcare at Home Hospic

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    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Hope Hospice INC

    3356 Babcock Boulevard Suite B, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · 25.5 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amedisys Hospice Care's rating?

Amedisys Hospice Care 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 Amedisys Hospice Care and how do I contact it?

Amedisys Hospice Care is at 240 Pullman Square Suite 255, Butler, PA 16001. Phone: (724) 431-4170.

About this data

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