Compassus - Greater Philadelphia
Hamburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391649)
CMS process measure: 99.13 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 293 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 557-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 78% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.13, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia serves 293 ZIP codes from its Hamburg, Pennsylvania office in Berks County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Compassus - Greater Philadelphia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391649, certified since February 4, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia is a for-profit hospice based in Hamburg, Pennsylvania (Berks County), certified by Medicare since February 4, 2004 (CCN 391649). It has served the region for over two decades under Medicare certification.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who used the hospice's services, as collected and published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.13, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 62.1% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, a component tracked separately within CMS quality reporting.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 293 ZIP codes from its Hamburg office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient survey counts and does not itself indicate a quality concern. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus - Greater Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391649) since February 4, 2004, 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, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their 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 99.13, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 293 ZIP codes from its Hamburg, Pennsylvania office in Berks County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 293 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2004.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (215) 557-7300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (215) 557-7300 to learn about the process.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact this hospice at (215) 557-7300 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus - Greater Philadelphia (CCN 391649) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391649?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.