Aseracare Hospice
Altoona, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391655)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 941-2900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aseracare Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% 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.
Aseracare Hospice serves 145 ZIP codes from its Altoona, Pennsylvania office in Blair County.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391655, since 2004); 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 serving Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding Blair County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2004, under CCN 391655. All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Aseracare Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers whose loved ones received care from this hospice, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 83.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life consistent with CMS timing measures. Where a specific measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Aseracare Hospice's service area spans 145 ZIP codes from its Altoona office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current information directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391655) since March 10, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Aseracare Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to Pennsylvania's state average of 95.55 — above the state average. CMS also reports 83.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life per CMS timing measures.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aseracare Hospice serves 145 ZIP codes from its office in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 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 directly determine quality; CMS's survey and quality scores are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those nearing the end of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — it means receiving a different kind of care centered on comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Aseracare Hospice at (814) 941-2900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (814) 941-2900 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the area it serves — Aseracare Hospice's CAHPS star, recommend percentage, and ZIP coverage are listed above as a starting point.
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/391655?state=PA to confirm current CMS 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.