hospice in East Providence, RI

Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company

1 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, RI 02914 · (401) 438-0008

★★★★★4
Above 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

Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company at a glance

Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company is a hospice in East Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Rhode Island average of 3.8.

88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 172 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Other
Medicare-certified since
June 16, 2003
County
Providence County
CMS Certification Number
411510

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility87%Rhode Island average83.3%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)87%83.3%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)88%85.6%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)78%76.5%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)83%78.4%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)92%91.6%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)85%83.4%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)94%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.7%Rhode Island average99.3%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.7%99.3%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)83.5%71.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.98.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day17211267

Where this hospice provides care

At home46%Assisted living6%Skilled nursing facility1%Other0%Nursing facility46%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company

  1. Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC

    588 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · 4.1 mi

    Not rated
  2. Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care

    1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 · 4.7 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care

    10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 · 9 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Gentiva

    2374 Post Road, Suite 206, Warwick, RI 02886 · 9 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Vna of Care New England

    51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 · 9 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC

    300 Tollgate Road, Ste 201, Warwick, RI 02886 · 9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company's rating?

Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Rhode Island hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company and how do I contact it?

Beacon Hospice , An Amedisys Company is at 1 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, RI 02914. Phone: (401) 438-0008.

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.