Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc
Sybertsville, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391713)
CMS process measure: 94.32 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 708-2929 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc 90% of the time, with 85% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 94.32, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its Sybertsville, PA office in Luzerne County. Families outside this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391713, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Sybertsville, Pennsylvania, serving families in Luzerne County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2009.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here, so families are encouraged to review the full survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 94.32, compared with 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 60.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 28 ZIP codes from its Sybertsville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391713) since April 23, 2009, 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, 90% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated it 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 94.32, compared with the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Sybertsville, Luzerne County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type does not itself determine care quality, but families may want to review the quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 2009.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (570) 708-2929 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (570) 708-2929 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are addressed; contact the hospice at (570) 708-2929 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391713?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.