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Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice ยท 20 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750

๐Ÿ“ž (716) 338-0033

Family caregiver survey rating
80/ 100
Excellent

At a glance

Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified
Since 04/15/1993 ยท CCN 331554
Rank in New York
#6 of 39 scored hospices
Average daily census
50 patients
County
Chautauqua
Service area
43 ZIP codes (see list)

Quality of care

Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Composite process measure (7 care processes)99.5%97.7%96.2%Better
Visits in the last days of life69%โ€”48.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0-10)109.28.8Better

The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0โ€“10.

What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)

Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Team always communicated well86%85%82%Better
Always provided timely help82%80%78%Better
Always treated patient with respect96%93%91%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support95%92%91%Better
Always got help for pain and symptoms80%79%76%Better
Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 1089%85%83%Better
Would definitely recommend93%89%85%Better

Hospice Care Index details

Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days)0%โ€”0.5%About the same
Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better)61.5%โ€”52.4%Worse
Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better)10.6%โ€”7.3%Worse
Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better)12.8%โ€”37.4%Better
Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better)2.1%โ€”8.5%Better
Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better)4.3%โ€”2.1%Worse
Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better)$9,251โ€”$19,227Better
Nurse care minutes per routine home care day18.6โ€”19.9Worse
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes)16%โ€”9.6%Better
Visits near death (% of decedents)94.7%โ€”89.3%Better

These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.

Who this hospice cares for

Patient diagnoses

Cancer41%
Dementia15%
Stroke4%
Heart/circulatory disease15%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions15%

Where care is provided

Private home72%
Assisted living1%
Skilled nursing facility19%
Other8%

Location and service area

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ZIP codes served (43)

14006, 14047, 14048, 14062, 14063, 14081, 14094, 14135, 14136, 14138, 14141, 14150, 14226, 14701, 14702, 14710, 14712, 14716, 14718, 14720, 14722, 14723, 14724, 14726, 14728, 14732, 14733, 14736, 14738, 14740, 14742, 14747, 14750, 14757, 14767, 14769, 14772, 14775, 14781, 14782, 14784, 14787, 14901

Frequently asked questions

Is Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 331554) has been Medicare-certified since 04/15/1993, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Lakewood?
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care is the only hospice based in Lakewood; providers in nearby cities may also serve the area.
What areas does Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care reports serving 43 ZIP codes to CMS, including 14006, 14047, 14048, 14062, 14063. Call (716) 338-0033 to confirm coverage of your address.

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.