Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Llc
Olyphant, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391667)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 109 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 451-1031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania in Olyphant, PA has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania serves 109 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391667, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 85.3% of patients, and lists a care index score of 10. If any additional CMS quality measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and this is not an indication of poor quality.
This hospice reports serving 109 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, PA office, indicating a broad regional service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391667, certified since April 1, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star overall rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their 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 100.00, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 109 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, PA office in Lackawanna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 109 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results offer more direct insight into a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2005.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (570) 451-1031 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (570) 451-1031 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice at (570) 451-1031 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391667?state=PA using CCN 391667.
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.