Bridges Hospice, Inc
Monroeville, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391734)
CMS process measure: 97.58 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 155 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 380-0711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bridges Hospice, Inc holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.58 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Bridges Hospice, Inc serves 155 ZIP codes from its Monroeville, PA office in Allegheny County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bridges Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391734, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided beyond this fact.
About this hospice
Bridges Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2011 (CCN 391734).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Bridges Hospice earned a 5-star rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to CMS's survey and are published as part of Care Compare data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bridges Hospice scored 97.58, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set. Where a 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.
Bridges Hospice reports serving 155 ZIP codes from its Monroeville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bridges Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391734, since March 14, 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, Bridges Hospice earned a 5-star rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bridges Hospice's CMS composite process score is 97.58, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS-reported data shows Bridges Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Monroeville, PA office in Allegheny County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 155 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bridges Hospice, Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and process measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bridges Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2011.
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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; patients can also stop hospice and resume other treatments if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Bridges Hospice at (412) 380-0711 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bridges Hospice at (412) 380-0711 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review these figures for Bridges Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm any other details by calling (412) 380-0711.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bridges Hospice, Inc directly using CCN 391734 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391734?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.