Hospice in ZIP 12205 (Albany, NY)
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 12205 in Albany, NY, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
What to weigh in ZIP 12205
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 12205, Albany, NY should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Hospice on record in ZIP 12205
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 581 | non-profit |
CMS snapshot for ZIP 12205
The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 12205; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 581 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 581 |
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