AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF GREATER CHESAPEAKE
Provider Information
- Address
- 7106 RIDGE ROAD, SUITE 140
ROSEDALE, MD 21237 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 15, 1996
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 46 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
90
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF GREATER CHESAPEAKE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF GREATER CHESAPEAKE compares to hospices nationwide.
15.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 82nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
245
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day15.9 min
Ranks better than about 82% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.6%
Ranks better than about 67% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life95.9%
Ranks better than about 69% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits41.4%
Ranks better than about 65% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care7.4%
Ranks better than about 43% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months36.6%
Ranks better than about 50% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5%
Ranks better than about 61% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0.3%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)83rd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$12,148 · 19th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 82.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.9%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids99.7%
- Visits in the last days of life82.9%
- All care steps completed99.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia26%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Lung and respiratory disease11%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF GREATER CHESAPEAKE
Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake operates in Rosedale, Maryland. They provide specialized end-of-life care for families throughout Baltimore County. The agency has been certified by Medicare since 1996. This provider holds accreditation from CHAP, which proves they meet high standards for safety and care delivery. Choosing a local team helps ensure that support arrives quickly when needs change. This provider maintains a physical office on Ridge Road to serve the surrounding community. Their focus remains on delivering consistent care to each patient they support.
About AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF GREATER CHESAPEAKE
This agency operates as a for-profit hospice provider. They have served the area for nearly three decades since their original Medicare certification. The team includes 90 employees, featuring 46 registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. Accreditation from CHAP means an outside group checked their work against national rules. This process looks at how they manage medicine, staff training, and patient safety. Families should know that this oversight helps keep care quality high. It ensures the agency follows strict rules for professional conduct and patient rights. You can look at their recent scores to see how they perform on national quality measures. These results reflect their focus on clinical outcomes and patient feedback. A team with many nurses often has more capacity to manage complex symptoms at home.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in ROSEDALE?
Hospice care in Rosedale brings professional support directly to your home. It creates a space where patients manage pain and symptoms with expert help. You get a team that coordinates visits based on what your loved one needs most. This specific agency employs 46 registered nurses to handle clinical tasks. They work to make sure every family feels supported during difficult days. The main goal is comfort. Care teams often include doctors, nurses, and aides who visit as needed. You can ask them about their typical response times for urgent needs. They will explain how they handle after-hours calls. Having many nurses on staff often allows for better coverage for the patients they serve. This keeps the focus on comfort rather than hospital trips.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should speak with a few providers to find the right fit. Start by asking how they handle pain management during the night or on weekends. It helps to know who will answer the phone when you have a question. Ask how many staff members live near your home for quick visits. You might also ask how they help family members cope with grief. Find out if they have experience with specific illnesses your loved one faces. It is good to ask about their policy on hospital stays. Do they have a plan for when symptoms become too hard to manage at home? Getting clear answers helps you make a choice with confidence. Take your time with these talks. You deserve clear facts before you decide on a care partner.
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