Patient Care Hospice
Wayne, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391716)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 337-1101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Patient Care Hospice would definitely be recommended 81% of the time, and it scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
Patient Care Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Wayne, Pennsylvania, located in Chester County.
Yes, Patient Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 391716, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Patient Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, serving families in Chester County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391716.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that a rating figure was not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, Patient Care Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 69.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, an additional process measure tracked by CMS.
Patient Care Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Wayne, PA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Patient Care Hospice?
Yes. Patient Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391716) since July 30, 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, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Patient Care Hospice, and 83% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Patient Care Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports 69.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Patient Care Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Wayne, Pennsylvania, in Chester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Patient Care Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine CMS quality ratings, which are based on caregiver surveys and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Patient Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Patient Care Hospice; please contact the hospice at (610) 337-1101 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 Patient Care Hospice at (610) 337-1101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled, and how quality measures compare to the state average — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391716?state=PA.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Patient Care Hospice (CCN 391716) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391716?state=PA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.