Caring Hospice Services
Fort Washington, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391616)
CMS process measure: 96.25 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 163 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 619-7650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Caring Hospice Services 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 96.25 is at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Caring Hospice Services serves 163 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County.
Yes, Caring Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391616), certified since 1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, serving families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1996, meaning it has provided end-of-life care under Medicare oversight for nearly three decades.
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, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Caring Hospice Services scored 96.25, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.4% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
Caring Hospice Services reports serving 163 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391616) since November 7, 1996, 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 96.25, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.4% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Hospice Services reports serving 163 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 163 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1996, nearly 30 years.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have a terminal prognosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or attention, but rather focusing care differently.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Caring Hospice Services at (215) 619-7650 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Caring Hospice Services at (215) 619-7650 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered. Contact Caring Hospice Services at (215) 619-7650 for specifics, and review published CMS data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Hospice Services (CCN 391616) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391616?state=PA to confirm current certification and quality 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.