Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391662)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 285-2039 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers 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 Lancaster serves 52 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office in Lancaster County. This reflects the service area reported in CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391662, certified since December 9, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster is a for-profit hospice agency based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving patients in Lancaster County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2004, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries for close to two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this agency, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether the hospice consistently delivered a bundle 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 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with hospice guidelines.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 52 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Lancaster office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families should check the official source for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster is Medicare-certified (CCN 391662, since 12/09/2004), 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's 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 52 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office in Lancaster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not determine care quality by itself; CMS reports quality separately through survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 9, 2004.
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 focuses on comfort care for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather changing its goals to symptom relief and 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 them at (717) 285-2039 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with this provider, contact them directly at (717) 285-2039 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS process measure scores, service area coverage, and how care needs will be met; contact (717) 285-2039 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391662?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.