Aseracare Hospice
Waterford, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391661)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 836-5255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aseracare Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% 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 127 ZIP codes from its Waterford, Pennsylvania office in Erie County.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391661, 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 based in Waterford, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391661.
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 respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's hospice quality composite process measure, Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 88.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, according to published CMS data.
Aseracare Hospice reports serving 127 ZIP codes from its Waterford, PA office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data as published by CMS; exact data vintage may vary by measure. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient survey counts rather than an indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or fee information is provided here; families should contact the hospice directly for details about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391661) since November 12, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for beneficiaries who are certified as eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 83% of family 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?
Aseracare Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 127 ZIP codes from its office in Waterford, PA, in Erie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; CMS quality and survey data reported here reflect this hospice's own performance regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2004.
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 rather than curing an illness and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
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 (814) 836-5255 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (814) 836-5255 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can review this hospice's published figures here and confirm additional details by calling (814) 836-5255.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice (CCN 391661) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391661?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.