Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western
Greensburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391727)
CMS process measure: 79.89 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 105 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 515-5251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 75% would definitely recommend Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western, and on CMS's composite process measure it scored 79.89 compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average. CMS did not publish a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western serves 105 ZIP codes from its office in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County.
Yes, Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western is Medicare-certified (CCN 391727, since October 14, 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western is a for-profit hospice serving Greensburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding Westmoreland County area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2010 (CCN 391727).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; where such a rating is not published, it is often due to small patient survey counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 79.89, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 9 and a rate of 63.6% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 105 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western is Medicare-certified (CCN 391727) since October 14, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 79.89, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, it serves 105 ZIP codes from its office in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 105 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western at (724) 515-5251 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (724) 515-5251 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how staff are available after hours, and how care needs are managed — please contact the hospice at (724) 515-5251 for specifics, and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391727?state=PA to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.