Ascend Hospice
North Wales, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391643)
CMS process measure: 97.48 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 159 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 542-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it, according to the CMS CAHPS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 97.48 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Ascend Hospice serves 159 ZIP codes from its North Wales, Pennsylvania office in Montgomery County, according to CMS data. This reflects the geographic area covered by the hospice as reported to Medicare.
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391643, certified since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in North Wales, Pennsylvania, serving families in Montgomery County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 2003, meaning it has operated under Medicare's hospice program for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ascend Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. In that survey, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Ascend Hospice scored 97.48, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.8% of patients, according to the published data.
Ascend Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 159 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its North Wales office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ascend Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391643) since April 8, 2003, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Ascend Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice's composite process score is 97.48, which is 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 Ascend Hospice serves 159 ZIP codes from its North Wales, Pennsylvania office in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 159 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascend Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of a hospice's care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 8, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have 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 underlying 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; contact Ascend Hospice at (215) 542-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Ascend Hospice at (215) 542-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the geographic service area — all of which are available for Ascend Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391643?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.