Caring Hospice Services
Monroeville, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391724)
CMS process measure: 93.59 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 666-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Caring Hospice Services, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its composite process score of 93.59 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Caring Hospice Services serves 61 ZIP codes from its Monroeville, PA office in Allegheny County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Caring Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 391724, since December 2010). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010 (CCN 391724). Families arranging end-of-life care can review the following facts, all drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 86% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Caring Hospice Services scored 93.59, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 9, and 72.3% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to CMS data.
Caring Hospice Services reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Monroeville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
These figures reflect the most recent vintage of CMS Care Compare data available and should be verified directly on Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010 (CCN 391724), 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Caring Hospice Services, and 92% rated their overall 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 93.59, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — below the state average. CMS data also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 72.3% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Hospice Services serves 61 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 61 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 indicate quality of care; CMS survey and process measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010.
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 cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can generally leave hospice if their condition or wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Caring Hospice Services at (412) 666-0900 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Caring Hospice Services directly at (412) 666-0900 to ask about starting care and eligibility, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about family caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas they serve, and how they support patients and families — Caring Hospice Services can be reached at (412) 666-0900 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Hospice Services (CCN 391724) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391724?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.