Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, Llc
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391799)
CMS process measure: 53.5 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (267) 551-5708 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, but 68% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 63% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 53.50 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania serves 117 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office in Philadelphia County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391799), certified since January 13, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2022 (CCN 391799), meaning it meets federal requirements to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 68% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this is not evidence of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania scored 53.50, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 28.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 117 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for further detail.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391799) as of January 13, 2022, 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, 68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 53.50, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 117 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office in Philadelphia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it's one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (267) 551-5708 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (267) 551-5708 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families — you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and ask it directly about anything not covered.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391799?state=PA using CCN 391799.
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.