Penn Hospice, Inc
Ebensburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391776)
CMS process measure: 80 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 846-4160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Hospice, Inc holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 80.00 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Penn Hospice, Inc serves 72 ZIP codes from its Ebensburg, Pennsylvania office, located in Cambria County.
Yes, Penn Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391776, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Penn Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, serving families in Cambria County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2016.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Penn Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Penn Hospice scored 80.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the visits-in-last-days measure. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, it is often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Penn Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 72 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no 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, Penn Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391776), certified since March 23, 2016. 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, Penn Hospice, Inc received a 4-star rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Penn Hospice, Inc's CMS composite process score is 80.00, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Penn Hospice, Inc serves 72 ZIP codes from its Ebensburg, PA location in Cambria County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Penn Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Penn Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2016, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients still receive active medical care for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in CMS data for Penn Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (814) 846-4160 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Penn Hospice, Inc at (814) 846-4160 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Penn Hospice, Inc at (814) 846-4160 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Penn Hospice, Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391776?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.