Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania
Fort Washington, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391688)
CMS process measure: 97.52 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (267) 350-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania received a 3-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.52 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania serves 31 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington, PA office in Montgomery County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391688, certified since September 7, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania is a non-profit hospice based in Fort Washington, PA, serving families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2007 (CCN 391688).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania scored 97.52, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 79.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 31 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; where a measure is not shown here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 391688) as of September 7, 2007, 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, this hospice received a 3-star overall rating from family caregivers, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating 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 97.52, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Washington, PA, in Montgomery 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?
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several families may consider, alongside CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 2007.
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 typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 forgoing medical attention, and patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania at (267) 350-7200 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania directly at (267) 350-7200 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the areas it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania (CCN 391688) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391688?state=PA.
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.