hospice in Tacoma, WA
Puget Sound Hospice
4002 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste 204, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 581-9410
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
Puget Sound Hospice at a glance
Puget Sound Hospice is a hospice in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Washington average of 3.6.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 42 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Medicare-certified since
- March 28, 2023
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 501550
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 81.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 85.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 74.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 65% | 73.8% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 91.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 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) | 97.2% | 94.4% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 61% | 58.6% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 9 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 42 | 110 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Puget Sound Hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Pierce County
4301 S Pine St, Ste 219, Tacoma, WA 98409 · under 1 mi
Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
Bristol Hospice - Pierce, LLC
1401 S Union Ave Ste B, Tacoma, WA 98405 · 2.3 mi
Not rated- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
Pnw Hospice LLC
1313 Broadway, Ste 500, Tacoma, WA 98402 · 3.2 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Puget Sound Hospice's rating?
Puget Sound Hospice has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Washington hospices is 3.6 stars.
Where is Puget Sound Hospice and how do I contact it?
Puget Sound Hospice is at 4002 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste 204, Tacoma, WA 98409. Phone: (253) 581-9410.
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.