hospice in Roanoke, VA
Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC
6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 · (540) 989-6265
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
Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC at a glance
Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC is a for-profit hospice in Roanoke, Virginia (Botetourt County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Virginia average of 3.5.
95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 86 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 17, 1995
- County
- Botetourt County
- CMS Certification Number
- 491527
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 80.9% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 95% | 83% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 81% | 75.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 85% | 76.4% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 88% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 89.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.2% | 95.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 33.3% | 59.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 86 | 80 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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- ★★★★★2Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC's rating?
Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Virginia hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC and how do I contact it?
Gentle Shepherd Hospice INC is at 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. Phone: (540) 989-6265.
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.