Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh
Monroeville, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391728)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 241-8240 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh serves 93 ZIP codes from its office in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391728, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh is a for-profit hospice based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2011.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 85% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to the available data.
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Monroeville office, reflecting a broad service area across the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh is Medicare-certified (CCN 391728) since June 3, 2011, 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, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Monroeville, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2011.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
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 (412) 241-8240 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (412) 241-8240 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (412) 241-8240 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391728?state=PA to confirm current CMS 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.