Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, Llc
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391789)
CMS process measure: 99.25 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 169 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (878) 302-1136 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh 4 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.25 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh serves 169 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified (CCN 391789, since October 22, 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2019 (CCN 391789).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh scored 99.25, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published claims-based measures.
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh reports serving 169 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should confirm current details directly with CMS or the hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient counts and does not appear here because it was not supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified (CCN 391789) as of October 22, 2019, 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh 4 stars overall; 88% said they would definitely recommend it and 87% rated their experience 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 99.25, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh reports serving 169 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 169 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice agency. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2019.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh at (878) 302-1136 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; contact Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh directly at (878) 302-1136 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, services offered, staffing, and coverage area — contact Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh at (878) 302-1136 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391789?state=PA using CCN 391789.
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.