Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 731513)
CMS process measure: 84.62 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 245-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 84.62 compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, which is below the state average.
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley is Medicare-certified, with CCN 731513, certified since May 9, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area, located in Lehigh County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small for CMS to report reliably. This does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided; it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 84.62, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. Families are encouraged to review this figure alongside other information, since a single composite score does not capture every aspect of care.
This hospice reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 731513), certified since May 9, 2024. 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report reliably; this is not a sign of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 84.62 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (484) 245-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2024, according to CMS records.
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 treatments aimed at curing their illness, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a personal decision made with a doctor and can be changed if circumstances change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (484) 245-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (484) 245-7300 for information on starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver support, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to the state average; contact the hospice at (484) 245-7300 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official Medicare Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/731513?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.