Clarion Forest Vna Hospice
Clarion, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391576)
CMS process measure: 96.36 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 297-8400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clarion Forest VNA Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS caregiver rating, with 91% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.36 sits at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Clarion Forest VNA Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Clarion, PA office in Clarion County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Clarion Forest VNA Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391576, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Clarion Forest VNA Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Clarion County, Pennsylvania, from its office in Clarion. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1994, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.36, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it at the state average according to CMS's classification. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and a figure of 28.0% for visits in the last days of life, though families should confirm the meaning and context of these figures directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice.
Clarion Forest VNA Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Clarion office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Clarion Forest VNA Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391576) as of March 10, 1994, 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 Care Compare shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 89% rating 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 96.36, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it at the state average per CMS's classification.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 43 ZIP codes served from its Clarion, Clarion County office; contact the hospice at (814) 297-8400 to confirm whether a specific address is covered.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Clarion Forest VNA Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CAHPS ratings and CMS quality measures offer more direct insight into caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1994.
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 for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice is a shift in focus toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Clarion Forest VNA Hospice at (814) 297-8400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the admission process; call (814) 297-8400 to ask about starting care and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, alongside direct questions to the hospice's staff at (814) 297-8400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391576?state=PA to view CMS's current published data for Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, CCN 391576.
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.