Bristol Hospice - State College, Llc
State College, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 731520)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 201-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often the case for newly certified hospices and does not indicate poor quality; families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC serves 1 ZIP code from its office in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included in its current service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 731520), certified since March 28, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in State College, Pennsylvania, and Centre County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2025.
CMS Care Compare has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as a star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have not yet accumulated enough surveyed patients for CMS to report figures, and it does not suggest anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. Again, this is a reporting gap rather than an indication of performance, and families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures as more data becomes available.
Based on CMS data, this hospice's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code from its State College office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage available at the time of writing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 731520), certified since March 28, 2025. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about the care provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its office in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2025, according to CMS records.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings this hospice provides care in; please contact Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC at (814) 201-7300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC at (814) 201-7300 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, staffing, and available services; contact Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC at (814) 201-7300 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - State College, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/731520?state=PA to view its current CMS-reported data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (814) 201-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
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.