Penn Highlands Community Nurses
Clearfield, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391542)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 768-2012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Penn Highlands Community Nurses 78% of the time, with 85% rating their care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Penn Highlands Community Nurses serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County.
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391542, certified since 1989; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Penn Highlands Community Nurses is a non-profit hospice based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, serving Clearfield County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1989, meaning it has provided hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here, so no star rating is included.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Penn Highlands Community Nurses scored 100.00, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that 65.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure of end-of-life attentiveness. A care index score of 6 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 31 ZIP codes surrounding its Clearfield office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified (CCN 391542) since December 7, 1989. 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, 78% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall care experience a 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 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that 65.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Penn Highlands Community Nurses serves 31 ZIP codes from its Clearfield, Pennsylvania office in Clearfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality data should still be reviewed for each hospice individually.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1989, over three decades.
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 stopped seeking curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 an 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 for this hospice; please contact Penn Highlands Community Nurses at (814) 768-2012 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Penn Highlands Community Nurses at (814) 768-2012 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served; contact Penn Highlands Community Nurses at (814) 768-2012 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Penn Highlands Community Nurses (CCN 391542) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391542?state=PA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.