Hospice Compare Site Rates Hospice of Evangelical a Five-Star Service

Hospice of Evangelical, a program of Evangelical Community Hospital, has once again achieved five-star status in the latest ratings release from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in their online Hospice Care Compare system. 

Hospice of Evangelical has consistently received scores higher than the national average according to the Hospice Care Compare site and has consistently high ranks in all categories.

The information reported allows patients, family members, and healthcare providers a snapshot of the quality of care each hospice provides. The tool includes helpful resources as well and a list of questions to ask prospective hospice providers. 

Hospice Care Compare utilizes evaluation surveys from hospice families who, based on their hospice experience, to give scores for various components such as quality of patient care and pain and symptom management. In the latest data ratings, Hospice of Evangelical received 90% or higher in the categories of Communication with family, treating patient with respect, emotional and spiritual support, and willingness to recommend this hospice.

“Evangelical Community Hospital has made a commitment to exceptional hospice care,” said Kathy Paul, Director of Hospice of Evangelical, who attributes the positive scores to a good support system. “Our numbers reflect the dedication of our staff, the value they place on quality and delivery of care, and their focus on people. It’s not just a job to them, but an honor to help families in the final days to bring dignity and compassion to everyone involved.”

For more information about Hospice of Evangelical visit www.EvanHospital.com/Hospice. To compare hospice services, visit https://www.medicare.gov/hospicecompare/.