Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh
Valencia, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391629)
CMS process measure: 86.19 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 159 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 933-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.19, below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh serves 159 ZIP codes from its office in Valencia, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391629, certified since 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh is a non-profit hospice based in Valencia, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 1999. This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among families who responded, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who completed the survey.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 86.19, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 19.9% of patients, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh serves a broad area, covering 159 ZIP codes from its Valencia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full, current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about their own or a loved one's care needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified (CCN 391629, certified since February 25, 1999). 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?
Families gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 86.19, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 159 ZIP codes from its Valencia, Pennsylvania office in Butler County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 159 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh at (724) 933-8888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact the hospice directly at (724) 933-8888 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the specific services offered; contact the hospice at (724) 933-8888 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current, official data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391629?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.