hospice in Charleston, WV
Hospicecare, INC
1606 Kanawha Boulevard West, Charleston, WV 25387 · (304) 768-8523
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
Hospicecare, INC at a glance
Hospicecare, INC is a non-profit hospice in Charleston, West Virginia (Kanawha County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the West Virginia average of 4.
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 301 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 10, 1986
- County
- Kanawha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 511501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 88% | 85% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 91% | 89.1% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 78.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 83% | 81.9% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 92.9% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 84.9% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 91.6% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.4% | 97.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 64.5% | 65.7% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.8 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 301 | 115 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hospicecare, INC
Dignity Hospice of Southern West Virginia, INC
557 Main Street, P O Box 4304, Chapmanville, WV 25508 · 34.4 mi
Non-profit
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospicecare, INC's rating?
Hospicecare, INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for West Virginia hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Hospicecare, INC and how do I contact it?
Hospicecare, INC is at 1606 Kanawha Boulevard West, Charleston, WV 25387. Phone: (304) 768-8523.
About this data
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