Pinnacle Hospice, Llc
Sewickley, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391697)
CMS process measure: 70.81 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 108 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 933-6222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pinnacle Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 70.81 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Pinnacle Hospice serves 108 ZIP codes from its Sewickley, PA office in Allegheny County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Pinnacle Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391697), certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Pinnacle Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2007. Families arranging end-of-life care for a loved one can review the following information, which comes entirely from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Pinnacle Hospice received an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used this hospice's services, as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which captures how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Pinnacle Hospice scored 70.81, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 33.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the published data.
Pinnacle Hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 108 ZIP codes from its Sewickley office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data vintages may change.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pinnacle Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391697) and has been since December 7, 2007. 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, Pinnacle Hospice earned a 4 out of 5 star rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pinnacle Hospice's CMS composite process score is 70.81, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pinnacle Hospice reports serving 108 ZIP codes from its Sewickley, Allegheny County, PA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 108 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pinnacle Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures offer a more direct look at experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pinnacle Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2007.
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 who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Pinnacle Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (724) 933-6222 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; contact Pinnacle Hospice at (724) 933-6222 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — all of which are covered above for Pinnacle Hospice using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pinnacle Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391697?state=PA to confirm CCN 391697 and review the latest published figures.
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.