Wellspan Hospice Services
Lewisburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391545)
CMS process measure: 98.65 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 522-2550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellspan Hospice Services holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.65 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Wellspan Hospice Services serves 46 ZIP codes from its Lewisburg, PA office in Union County.
Yes, Wellspan Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391545, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wellspan Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, serving Union County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Wellspan Hospice Services a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-five percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Wellspan Hospice Services scored 98.65, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported that 57.7 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9.
Wellspan Hospice Services reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Lewisburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as made available for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wellspan Hospice Services is Medicare-certified under CCN 391545, certified since February 5, 1990, 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, Wellspan Hospice Services received a 5-star rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 92% rating their overall 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 98.65, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Wellspan Hospice Services reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Lewisburg, PA office in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wellspan Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several, alongside CMS survey results and quality measures, that families may want to consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1990.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Wellspan Hospice Services; contact the hospice at (570) 522-2550 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 Wellspan Hospice Services at (570) 522-2550 for guidance 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, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data for Wellspan Hospice Services; for anything not covered here, contact the hospice directly at (570) 522-2550.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wellspan Hospice Services (CCN 391545) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391545?state=PA to confirm current CMS 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.