hospice in Lufkin, TX
Affinity Health Care
2708 S Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901 · (936) 639-2626
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
Affinity Health Care at a glance
Affinity Health Care is a for-profit hospice in Lufkin, Texas (Angelina County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.5.
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 51 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 21, 2011
- County
- Angelina County
- CMS Certification Number
- 671690
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 83% | 83.1% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 76.3% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 75% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 77% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 89.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 89.8% | 93% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 31% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 51 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Affinity Health Care
A Caring Touch Home Health Services & Hospice Care
4000 South Medford Drive Suite 9W, Lufkin, TX 75901 · under 1 mi
For-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Elite Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC
103- B Carriage Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 · 11.8 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Affinity Health Care's rating?
Affinity Health Care has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Affinity Health Care and how do I contact it?
Affinity Health Care is at 2708 S Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901. Phone: (936) 639-2626.
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.