Hope Hospice Inc
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391615)
CMS process measure: 75 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 367-3685 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hope Hospice Inc received a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 75.00, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Hope Hospice Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County.
Yes, Hope Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391615, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hope Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving Allegheny County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1996 (CCN 391615).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hope Hospice Inc a 5-star family caregiver rating. In that same survey, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers of patients who received care from this provider, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hope Hospice Inc scored 75.00, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. A related care index score of 9 and a figure showing 50.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life are also part of the published CMS data set.
Hope Hospice Inc's service area, as listed in CMS data, includes 73 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hope Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391615) since November 8, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Hope Hospice Inc received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hope Hospice Inc's composite process score is 75.00, which CMS data shows is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hope Hospice Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office in Allegheny County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hope Hospice Inc is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hope Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1996.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in a terminal illness.
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 medical attention or support, and patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact Hope Hospice Inc at (412) 367-3685 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 Hope Hospice Inc at (412) 367-3685 to learn 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 measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are available for Hope Hospice Inc on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hope Hospice Inc (CCN 391615) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391615?state=PA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.