hospice in Mount Vernon, WA
Hospice of the Northwest
227 Freeway Dr Ste A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 · (360) 814-5550
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
Hospice of the Northwest at a glance
Hospice of the Northwest is a non-profit hospice in Mount Vernon, Washington (Skagit County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Washington average of 3.6.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 202 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Combination Government & Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 15, 1984
- County
- Skagit County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501505
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 81.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 85.7% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 74.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 73.8% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 91.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 80% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 92.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.4% | 94.4% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 50.6% | 58.6% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 202 | 110 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of the Northwest's rating?
Hospice of the Northwest has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Washington hospices is 3.6 stars.
Where is Hospice of the Northwest and how do I contact it?
Hospice of the Northwest is at 227 Freeway Dr Ste A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Phone: (360) 814-5550.
About this data
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