Allied Services Hospice Llc
Clarks Summit, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391773)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 341-4320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Allied Services Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 87.50 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Allied Services Hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Yes, Allied Services Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391773, certified since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Allied Services Hospice LLC is a non-profit hospice provider based in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lackawanna County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2015 (CCN 391773).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Allied Services Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a set of care processes delivered during a hospice stay, Allied Services Hospice scored 87.50, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life. Families should know that lower scores on these process measures do not necessarily reflect the quality of emotional or clinical support provided; they measure specific documented processes.
Allied Services Hospice reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Clarks Summit office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Allied Services Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391773, since November 17, 2015), 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 87.50, 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?
Allied Services Hospice reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect how surplus revenue is used, but CMS data doesn't indicate it directly determines quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2015.
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 nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Allied Services Hospice at (570) 341-4320 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't detail the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (570) 341-4320 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, staffing, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contact Allied Services Hospice at (570) 341-4320 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Allied Services Hospice LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391773?state=PA to confirm current ratings and data.
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.