Lehigh Valley Hospice
Allentown, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391521)
CMS process measure: 99.46 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 134 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 402-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lehigh Valley Hospice has earned a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.46 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Lehigh Valley Hospice serves 134 ZIP codes from its office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391521), certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Lehigh Valley Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving Lehigh County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 1987, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Lehigh Valley Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 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, Lehigh Valley Hospice scored 99.46, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Lehigh Valley Hospice reports serving 134 ZIP codes from its Allentown office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391521), certified since April 23, 1987. 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, Lehigh Valley Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall 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 score is 99.46, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 56.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lehigh Valley Hospice serves 134 ZIP codes from its Allentown, Pennsylvania office in Lehigh County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 134 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lehigh Valley Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can influence organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed for the specific hospice regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Lehigh Valley Hospice at (610) 402-7800 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; contact Lehigh Valley Hospice at (610) 402-7800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — 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 Lehigh Valley Hospice (CCN 391521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391521?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.