1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services
Mount Carmel, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391739)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 339-4083 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. Its composite process measure comparison to the Pennsylvania state average is also listed as not reported in CMS data.
1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391739, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2011, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and reports that 53.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The CMS composite process measure comparison to the Pennsylvania state average (95.55) is listed as 'not reported' for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services serves 16 ZIP codes from its Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania office. This gives families a sense of the geographic reach of the hospice's service area, though families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391739) since September 16, 2011, 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 has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 and reports 53.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life; the comparison of its composite process score to the Pennsylvania state average (95.55) is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice, according to CMS data; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — the hospice team continues to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services at (570) 339-4083 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services at (570) 339-4083 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing availability, and CMS quality measures; contact 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services at (570) 339-4083 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 1St Care Palliative And Hospice Services (CCN 391739) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391739?state=PA to see the latest published CMS 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.