Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford)
Chadds Ford, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391684)
CMS process measure: 96.24 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 840-0811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they'd definitely recommend Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) 93% of the time, and its CMS composite care process score of 96.24 is at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391684, certified since October 17, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) is a for-profit hospice agency based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, serving families in Chester County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391684.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, but these caregiver-reported figures reflect direct family experience of care.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 96.24, which CMS characterizes as at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that 52.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) serves a broad area, covering 62 ZIP codes from its Chadds Ford office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) is Medicare-certified (CCN 391684) since October 17, 2006, 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 data shows 93% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.24, which CMS lists as at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in Chester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 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 directly indicate quality; CMS quality measures like the ones above are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2006.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (484) 840-0811 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice at (484) 840-0811 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and what areas the hospice serves — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391684?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.