Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc
Carnegie, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391715)
CMS process measure: 98.48 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 111 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 885-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.48 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc serves 111 ZIP codes from its office in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County.
Yes, Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391715, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2009, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for well over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Anova a 4-star rating. Eighty-seven percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of care processes, Anova scored 98.48, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS reports this as performing above the state average on this measure.
Anova's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 111 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Carnegie office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391715) since April 22, 2009, 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?
Caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience a 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 98.48, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 111 ZIP codes from its Carnegie, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 111 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is public information CMS reports for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up on medical attention, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Anova at (412) 885-8500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (412) 885-8500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; contact Anova at (412) 885-8500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391715?state=PA.
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.