Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care
Johnstown, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391756)
CMS process measure: 95.54 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 262-8305 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care 4 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 95.54 is essentially at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391756, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving Johnstown, Pennsylvania and surrounding Cambria County communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2013 (CCN 391756).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 95.54, essentially at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the published data vintage. Where CMS has not published a measure for this hospice, that omission is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care's service area, as reflected in CMS records, spans 43 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 391756) since February 20, 2013, 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 Hospice Survey, this provider received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 95.54, which CMS classifies as at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are better indicators of experience of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2013.
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 manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The specific settings offered are not part of this CMS data set; please contact the hospice at (814) 262-8305 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting hospice care generally requires a physician's certification of eligibility; for the specific steps this provider uses, contact them at (814) 262-8305 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391756?state=PA to confirm current CMS data.
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.