Community Nursing Services Of North East
North East, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391645)
CMS process measure: 96.61 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 725-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Community Nursing Services Of North East, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.61 versus a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average; CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
Community Nursing Services Of North East serves 15 ZIP codes from its North East, Pennsylvania office in Erie County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Community Nursing Services Of North East is Medicare-certified (CCN 391645), certified since May 6, 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Nursing Services Of North East is a non-profit hospice based in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Medicare-certified since May 6, 2003 (CCN 391645). Families arranging end-of-life care for a loved one can look to CMS Care Compare data for an independent picture of how this hospice has performed.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 92% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 96.61, compared with 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 30.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, per this listing, covers 15 ZIP codes from its North East, PA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to verify current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Nursing Services Of North East has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2003 (CCN 391645), 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 survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data, which can occur with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 96.61 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its North East, Pennsylvania office in Erie County, according to the listing data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Nursing Services Of North East is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect an organization's mission and governance, but families should still review quality measures and caregiver survey results directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2003.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (814) 725-4300 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 the hospice at (814) 725-4300 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (814) 725-4300 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Nursing Services Of North East directly using CCN 391645 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391645?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.