hospice in Abingdon, VA

Ballad Health Hospice

611 Campus Dr, Ste 500, Abingdon, VA 24210 · (276) 619-4500

★★★★★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

Ballad Health Hospice at a glance

Ballad Health Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Abingdon, Virginia (Washington County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Virginia average of 3.5.

86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 19 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
August 23, 1996
County
Washington County
CMS Certification Number
491542

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility85%Virginia average80.9%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)85%80.9%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)86%83%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)86%75.8%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)78%76.4%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%90.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)86%81.3%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)89%89.9%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.5%Virginia average95.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.5%95.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)19.1%59.8%56.3%Worse
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.28.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day198067

Where this hospice provides care

At home85%Assisted living0%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility2%Inpatient hospice6%Inpatient hospital6%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Ballad Health Hospice

  1. Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon)

    361 Falls Drive NW, Abingdon, VA 24210 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Home Nursing Company INC

    1114 E Main Street, Suite 3, Lebanon, VA 24266 · 8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Elite Hospice

    415 Scott Street, Bristol, VA 24201 · 13.7 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  4. Ballad Health Hospice

    280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620 · 15.6 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Helping Hands Hospice, INC

    1113 Cedar Valley Drive, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 · 21.5 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care

    128 Glenwood Street, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 · 21.5 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ballad Health Hospice's rating?

Ballad Health Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Virginia hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Ballad Health Hospice and how do I contact it?

Ballad Health Hospice is at 611 Campus Dr, Ste 500, Abingdon, VA 24210. Phone: (276) 619-4500.

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.