Aseracare Hospice
Allentown, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391712)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 336-0711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 78% would definitely recommend Aseracare Hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Aseracare Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its Allentown, Pennsylvania office in Lehigh County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391712, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving Lehigh County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2009, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this dataset for this hospice, so no star rating is stated here beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered — Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 84.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, an additional process indicator tracked by Care Compare.
Aseracare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 82 ZIP codes from its Allentown office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available to this directory. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 391712, certified since May 20, 2009, 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, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aseracare Hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aseracare Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that 84.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Aseracare Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2009.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Aseracare Hospice at (610) 336-0711 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not include enrollment steps; please contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (610) 336-0711 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's CMS survey results compare to other options; contact Aseracare Hospice at (610) 336-0711 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391712?state=PA to review its current CMS-reported 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.