Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391664)
CMS process measure: 99.25 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 781-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.25 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania serves 71 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391664, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania is a for-profit hospice based in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process-of-care measure, Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania scored 99.25, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients and families, based on CMS's published data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and 68.8% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the same dataset.
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania serves a broad area, covering 71 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare and reflect the most recent vintage available. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is due to CMS's own reporting rules — often small patient counts — and should not be read as an indication of quality one way or another.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 391664), certified since January 14, 2005, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 4, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 99.25, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 71 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2005, based on CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania at (412) 781-2221 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania at (412) 781-2221 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare, as this detail is not part of the CMS dataset provided.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered by CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391664?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.