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Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage

901 W Sharon Ave, Suite 1, Houghton, MI 49931

For-Profit
20 Years Certified

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901 W Sharon Ave, Suite 1
Houghton, MI 49931

About Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage

Hospice overview and quality summary

Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage is a for-profit hospice care provider in Houghton, MI, serving patients and families in Houghton County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2006, Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage has provided 20 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

The hospice covers 29 ZIP codes across its service area.

When choosing hospice care in Houghton, MI, 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
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2006
CountyHoughton
Service Area29 ZIP codes

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Above Average
96%

96% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage a top rating for treated with respect, above the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage 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
89%

89% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage 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
84%

84% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage 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

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

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

Above Average
86%

86% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
91%

91% of caregivers gave Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage

What is the CMS rating for Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage?

Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage 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 Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage primarily treat?

Patient population data is not currently available for Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage.

Where does Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage provide care?

Care setting data is not currently available.

How large is Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage?

Size information is not currently available for Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage.

How many doctors are affiliated with Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage?

Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Up Health System Home Care And Hospice Portage.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·