hospice in Harrisburg, PA
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care
3880 Tecport Drive Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111 · (717) 585-6687
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
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care at a glance
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Dauphin County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 56 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 3, 2019
- County
- Dauphin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 391788
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) | 75% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 80% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 73% | 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) | 77% | 82.1% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 86.2% | 92.8% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 76.5% | 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 | 56 | 78 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care
- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions, LLC
2225 Sycamore Street Suite 410, Harrisburg, PA 17111 · under 1 mi
Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
Amedisys Hospice of Harrisburg West
2708 Commerce Drive, Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA 17110 · 6.8 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care's rating?
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative 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 Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care and how do I contact it?
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is at 3880 Tecport Drive Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Phone: (717) 585-6687.
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.