Adoration Hospice
Altoona, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391693)
CMS process measure: 99.45 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 155 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 381-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Adoration Hospice has earned 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.45 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Adoration Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Altoona, Pennsylvania office in Blair County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391693, since February 2008), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Adoration Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving families in Blair County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since February 2008 (CCN 391693).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Adoration Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who used hospice services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Adoration Hospice scored 99.45, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and 56.3% of visits occurred in the last days of life according to published data.
Adoration Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 155 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Altoona office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that published dataset; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391693) since February 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Adoration Hospice earned 4 out of 5 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 99.45, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Adoration Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Altoona, Pennsylvania office in Blair County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 155 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Adoration Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Adoration Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Adoration Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (814) 381-0100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Adoration Hospice, contact them directly at (814) 381-0100 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — all of which you can review here or confirm by calling (814) 381-0100.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Adoration Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391693?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.