Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391695)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 112 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 283-2672 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.16 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia serves 112 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, PA office in Lancaster County.
Yes, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391695, since 2007), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia is a for-profit hospice based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving Lancaster County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 4, 2007 (CCN 391695).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience as 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, this hospice scored 98.16, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 10 and a rate of 68.8% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice.
This hospice reports serving 112 ZIP codes from its Lancaster office, indicating a broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of collection; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include those details — contact the hospice directly for that information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391695) since December 4, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% 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 98.16, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, meaning it performed above average on this measure as of the reported CMS data vintage.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 112 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 112 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 4, 2007.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (717) 283-2672 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (717) 283-2672 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, services offered, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact the hospice at (717) 283-2672 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391695?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.