Caring Hospice Services
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391735)
CMS process measure: 96.64 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 560-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caring Hospice Services holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.64 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Caring Hospice Services serves 68 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office in Lancaster County. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Caring Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391735), certified since 2011. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 4, 2011.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Caring Hospice Services received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 84% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, Caring Hospice Services scored 96.64, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the CMS data provided.
Caring Hospice Services reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Lancaster office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391735), certified since March 4, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Caring Hospice Services received a 4-star rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.64, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Hospice Services reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office in Lancaster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caring Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 4, 2011, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Caring Hospice Services at (717) 560-1700 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; contact Caring Hospice Services at (717) 560-1700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Caring Hospice Services at (717) 560-1700 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Hospice Services (CCN 391735) at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391735?state=PA to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.