Centre Crossings Hospice
State College, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391518)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 237-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Centre Crossings Hospice, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available. However, on the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Centre Crossings Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County.
Yes, Centre Crossings Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391518, certified since May 22, 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Centre Crossings Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in State College, Pennsylvania, serving families in Centre County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 1986, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly four decades.
CMS Care Compare publishes a CAHPS family caregiver survey for many hospices, which reflects what families who used a hospice's services reported about their experience — including whether they would recommend the hospice and how they rated it overall. For Centre Crossings Hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data is not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Centre Crossings Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 17.9% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Centre Crossings Hospice's service area covers 22 ZIP codes 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 above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Centre Crossings Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391518, since May 22, 1986), 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Centre Crossings Hospice scored 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 17.9% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Centre Crossings Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes 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 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Centre Crossings Hospice is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centre Crossings Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 1986.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Centre Crossings Hospice at (814) 237-7400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; please contact Centre Crossings Hospice at (814) 237-7400 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staff availability, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers — contact Centre Crossings Hospice at (814) 237-7400 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Centre Crossings Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391518?state=PA to review its current published 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.