Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia
Bensalem, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391597)
CMS process measure: 99.12 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 222 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 245-3525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.12 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia serves 222 ZIP codes from its office in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391597, since 1995). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia is a for-profit hospice based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this profile does not address any other costs.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.12, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 84.2% of patients, per the same data set.
This hospice reports serving 222 ZIP codes from its Bensalem office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1995 (CCN 391597), 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 family caregiver rating, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% 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-of-care score is 99.12, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 222 ZIP codes from its Bensalem, Pennsylvania office in Bucks County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 222 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 does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures like CAHPS ratings and process scores are better indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1995.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (215) 245-3525 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (215) 245-3525 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, the geographic area served, and how to begin services — for this hospice, you can review the CAHPS and composite scores above and contact them at (215) 245-3525 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391597?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.