Guthrie Hospice
Towanda, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391564)
CMS process measure: 97.31 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 265-8615 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Guthrie Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it, based on the CMS CAHPS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 97.31 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Guthrie Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Towanda, Pennsylvania office in Bradford County, according to CMS data. Families in this broader area may be eligible for its hospice services.
Yes, Guthrie Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391564, certified since November 10, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guthrie Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Towanda, Pennsylvania, serving families in Bradford County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1992, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Guthrie Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Guthrie Hospice scored 97.31, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS data also shows a care index score of 10 and reports that 26.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, as published in Care Compare.
Guthrie Hospice's service area, based on CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes from its Towanda office. This is a relatively broad service area for families across the county and nearby communities.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are included here. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guthrie Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391564), certified since November 10, 1992. 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's CAHPS survey gives Guthrie Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Guthrie Hospice's composite process score is 97.31, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Guthrie Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Towanda, Pennsylvania office in Bradford 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?
Guthrie Hospice is a non-profit organization, according to CMS. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families sometimes weigh it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guthrie Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1992, according to CMS records.
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 when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Guthrie Hospice at (570) 265-8615 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Guthrie Hospice at (570) 265-8615 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask Guthrie Hospice directly at (570) 265-8615 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guthrie Hospice (CCN 391564) directly on Medicare Care Compare at the official CMS website to confirm current ratings and details.
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.