Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West
Harrisburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391745)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 715-8701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West has a 2-star CMS caregiver survey rating, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West serves 49 ZIP codes from its Harrisburg, PA office in Dauphin County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West is Medicare-certified (CCN 391745, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West is a for-profit hospice based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving families in Dauphin County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391745.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% gave it a high overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 80.3% of patients received visits during the final days of life, a timeframe CMS tracks closely.
This hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 49 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS periodically updates figures and small patient counts can affect what is reported for any given measure.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West is Medicare-certified (CCN 391745) since December 29, 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Harrisburg, PA location in Dauphin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who have a life-limiting illness, 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West at (717) 715-8701 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (717) 715-8701 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how to begin care — this hospice's CAHPS and composite scores above can help guide that conversation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West (CCN 391745) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391745?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.