Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania, Llc
Fort Washington, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391797)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 383-5922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.50, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — below the state average.
Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania serves 49 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington, PA office in Montgomery County. Families in and around this area may be within its service reach.
Yes, Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 391797, since 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is common for smaller hospices and does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania scored 87.50, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.7% of patients, according to its data.
The hospice reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the official listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 391797) since July 2, 2021, 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 because of small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 87.50, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 55.7% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 49 ZIP codes from its Fort Washington, PA office in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2021.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive medical care for pain and symptom management.
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 (215) 383-5922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (215) 383-5922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (215) 383-5922 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391797?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.