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Fellowship Garden State Hospice

8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Non-Profit
9 Years Certified
13 Patients/Day

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8000 Fellowship Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

About Fellowship Garden State Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Fellowship Garden State Hospice is a nonprofit hospice care provider in Basking Ridge, NJ, serving patients and families in Somerset County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2017, Fellowship Garden State Hospice has provided 9 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Fellowship Garden State Hospice serves an average of 13 patients per day, covering 36 ZIP codes across its service area. 39% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 6 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Basking Ridge, NJ, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipNon-Profit
Certified Since2017
CountySomerset
Avg Daily Census13 patients
Service Area36 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors6

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Above Average
94%

94% of caregivers gave Fellowship Garden State Hospice a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, above the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
84%

84% of caregivers gave Fellowship Garden State Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave Fellowship Garden State Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Fellowship Garden State Hospice a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
71%

71% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Average
83%

83% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave Fellowship Garden State Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

97.4%

Natl: 99.5%

Below Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

97.4%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

71.1%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

83.3%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

96.1%

Natl: 99.0%

Below Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

96.3%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

65.8%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Fellowship Garden State Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

35.3% of Fellowship Garden State Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

80.5%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8.9

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.9%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

93%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

22.2%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

44.4%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,032

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Fellowship Garden State Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (27%), followed by other conditions (23%), dementia (21%), cancer (21%).

Cardiovascular Disease27%
Other Conditions23%
Dementia21%
Cancer21%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Fellowship Garden State Hospice delivers 39% of its care in patients' homes, with 35% in skilled nursing settings, 26% in assisted living settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 13 patients per day.

Patient's Home

39%

Skilled Nursing

35%

Assisted Living

26%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Fellowship Garden State Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Fellowship Garden State Hospice?

Fellowship Garden State Hospice does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Fellowship Garden State Hospice primarily treat?

Fellowship Garden State Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (27%), other conditions (23%), dementia (21%), cancer (21%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Fellowship Garden State Hospice provide care?

Fellowship Garden State Hospice provides care in patient's home (39%), skilled nursing (35%), assisted living (26%).

How large is Fellowship Garden State Hospice?

Fellowship Garden State Hospice serves an average of 13 patients per day and covers 36 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Fellowship Garden State Hospice?

6 physicians are affiliated with Fellowship Garden State Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·