Franklin Hospice Llc
Chambersburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391793)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 504-3465 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 95% would definitely recommend Franklin Hospice LLC, and the hospice scored 98.41 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Franklin Hospice LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Chambersburg, PA office in Franklin County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Franklin Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 391793, since February 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Franklin Hospice LLC is a non-profit hospice based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving Franklin County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 2021 (CCN 391793).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 95% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where a star figure is unavailable, that is often related to survey sample size rather than any indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Franklin Hospice LLC scored 98.41, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 88.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Franklin Hospice LLC's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 19 ZIP codes surrounding its Chambersburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Franklin Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified under CCN 391793, effective February 9, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Franklin Hospice LLC, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Franklin Hospice LLC scored 98.41 on CMS's composite process measure, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 88.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Franklin Hospice LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Chambersburg, Pennsylvania office in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Franklin Hospice LLC is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Franklin Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Franklin Hospice LLC at (717) 504-3465 or 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 Franklin Hospice LLC at (717) 504-3465 to learn more, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, the geographic service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Franklin Hospice LLC.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Franklin Hospice LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391793?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.