Commonwealth Hospice, Llc
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391792)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 489-5893 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Commonwealth Hospice holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Commonwealth Hospice serves 102 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its current service area.
Yes, Commonwealth Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391792, certified since February 22, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391792.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Commonwealth Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Commonwealth Hospice scored 99.32, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 85.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a component of the care index measure, which was reported at 10 for this hospice. CMS has not published every possible measure for every hospice; when a figure is missing, it is often due to small patient counts, and this does not indicate poor quality.
Commonwealth Hospice reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh office, reflecting a broad service area. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Commonwealth Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391792) since February 22, 2021, 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 survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall experience 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 99.32, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports 85.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, alongside a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Commonwealth Hospice reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Commonwealth Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 2021.
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 and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the goal of care from curing the illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Commonwealth Hospice at (412) 489-5893 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Commonwealth Hospice at (412) 489-5893 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas it serves — all of which are addressed above using CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Commonwealth Hospice, LLC (CCN 391792) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391792?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.