Delaware Hospice, Inc.
Glen Mills, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391747)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 259-0017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Delaware Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but comparison to the Pennsylvania state average composite score of 95.55 is not possible without a published composite score.
Delaware Hospice, Inc. serves 11 ZIP codes from its Glen Mills, Pennsylvania office in Delaware County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Delaware Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 391747, since May 9, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Delaware Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, serving families in Delaware County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2012 (CCN 391747), meaning it meets federal health and safety standards for hospice care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Delaware Hospice currently serves 11 ZIP codes from its Glen Mills office. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This absence of published survey data does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made this information available.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 is possible at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This listing does not include cost, staffing, or service details beyond what CMS has published, and families should contact the hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Delaware Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 391747, since May 9, 2012), 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 (star rating or percentage who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 can be made; CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Delaware Hospice, Inc. serves 11 ZIP codes from its Glen Mills, Pennsylvania office in Delaware County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Delaware Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can be one factor families weigh alongside CMS quality data, but it is not a direct measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a person is expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its natural course.
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 abandoning medical or emotional support, and patients can still receive care for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Delaware Hospice, Inc. at (484) 259-0017 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; contact Delaware Hospice, Inc. at (484) 259-0017 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how quality measures compare to the state average, service area, and staffing; contact Delaware Hospice, Inc. at (484) 259-0017 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Delaware Hospice, Inc.'s official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391747?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.