Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health
Honesdale, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391642)
CMS process measure: 99.47 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 253-8431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.47 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health serves 31 ZIP codes from its Honesdale, PA office in Wayne County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 391642, since 2003). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health is a non-profit hospice based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serving Wayne County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391642.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers rated this hospice 5 stars. Eighty-eight percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, this hospice scored 99.47, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Honesdale office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 391642) since January 30, 2003, 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?
CMS CAHPS survey data gives this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating; 88% of families said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.47, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, meaning care processes were followed above the typical rate for the state.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Honesdale, PA office in Wayne 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 doesn't by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact the hospice at (570) 253-8431 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (570) 253-8431 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are covered in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 391642 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391642?state=PA to confirm current certification and survey 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.