Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice
Olyphant, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391680)
CMS process measure: 91.94 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 876-2900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.94, below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Yes, Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391680, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice, located in Olyphant, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur due to smaller patient survey counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 91.94, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and found that 53.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, PA office. Families considering hospice care in this area may wish to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and speak with the hospice about how it serves their particular ZIP code and circumstances. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided and reflect the vintage of that data set.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391680) since October 30, 2006, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating in the data provided for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 91.94 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Olyphant, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside this.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2006.
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 and quality of life for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for a terminal illness, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (570) 876-2900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (570) 876-2900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the service area, all of which can be found on Medicare Care Compare, and by contacting the hospice at (570) 876-2900 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391680?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.