Geisinger Hospice
Danville, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391533)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 116 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 784-1723 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Geisinger Hospice has a CMS caregiver survey star rating of 3 out of 5, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.58, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Geisinger Hospice serves 116 ZIP codes from its Danville, Pennsylvania office in Montour County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Geisinger Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391533, certified since January 23, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Geisinger Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Danville, Pennsylvania, serving families in Montour County and the surrounding region. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1989, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Geisinger Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 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, Geisinger Hospice scored 99.58, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 68.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Geisinger Hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 116 ZIP codes.
Where any measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond this is available from the data provided. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Geisinger Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391533), certified since January 23, 1989, 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, Geisinger Hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Geisinger Hospice's composite process score is 99.58, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Geisinger Hospice serves 116 ZIP codes from its Danville, Pennsylvania location in Montour County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 116 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Geisinger Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results and process scores alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Geisinger Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1989.
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 for people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy; both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
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 treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Geisinger Hospice at (570) 784-1723 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Geisinger Hospice at (570) 784-1723 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Geisinger Hospice at (570) 784-1723 or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Geisinger Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391533?state=PA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.