Excela Health Home Care & Hospice
Greensburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391617)
CMS process measure: 97.42 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 689-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.42 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its Greensburg, Pennsylvania office in Westmoreland County.
Yes, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391617, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving families in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 1996.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite quality process measure, which tracks whether recommended clinical processes were followed, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice scored 97.42, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS data also shows that 62.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of timely support during the final stage of care.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 83 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Greensburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this profile does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent reporting period; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest updates before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Excela Health Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 391617, effective since December 18, 1996, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 97.42, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its Greensburg, Pennsylvania location in Westmoreland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS reports quality measures separately for review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 1996, per CMS records.
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 those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, and patients can still receive medical support for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (724) 689-1800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Excela Health Home Care & Hospice directly at (724) 689-1800 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures like the composite process score, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports families — details you can confirm by calling (724) 689-1800 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Excela Health Home Care & Hospice directly using its CCN 391617 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391617?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.