Brandywine River Valley Hospice
West Grove, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391594)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 998-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported very positive experiences with Brandywine River Valley Hospice: 94% said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS's CAHPS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Brandywine River Valley Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in West Grove, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Brandywine River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391594), certified since January 26, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Brandywine River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in West Grove, Pennsylvania, serving families in Chester County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 1995 (CCN 391594).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong experiences with this provider: 94% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Brandywine River Valley Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.1% of patients received visits from staff during the final days of life, per the available CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Brandywine River Valley Hospice?
Yes. Brandywine River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391594) since January 26, 1995, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, putting it above the state average. CMS also reports 81.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Brandywine River Valley Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in West Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Brandywine River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; 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 26, 1995.
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 rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Brandywine River Valley Hospice at (610) 998-1700 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (610) 998-1700 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Brandywine River Valley Hospice at (610) 998-1700 with specific questions, and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brandywine River Valley Hospice (CCN 391594) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391594?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.