Advantage Home Health And Hospice
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391791)
CMS process measure: 86.67 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 264-3501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Advantage Home Health And Hospice 88% of the time, with 76% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.67, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Advantage Home Health And Hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County.
Yes, Advantage Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391791, since May 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advantage Home Health And Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lehigh County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2021 (CCN 391791).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 88% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages above come directly from the CAHPS family caregiver survey.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Advantage Home Health And Hospice scored 86.67, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the available data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 83 ZIP codes reachable from its Bethlehem 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; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Advantage Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391791) since May 2, 2021, 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 survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 86.67, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 83 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, Lehigh County, PA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families may want to review its CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2021.
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 when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact the hospice at (888) 264-3501 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (888) 264-3501 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and call (888) 264-3501 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advantage Home Health And Hospice (CCN 391791) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391791?state=PA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.