Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia
Newtown Square, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391604)
CMS process measure: 99.42 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 436-1853 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.42, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia serves 76 ZIP codes from its office in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391604), certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia, located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1995. It serves a broad area, covering 76 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 99.42, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 79.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by these published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia is Medicare-certified (CCN 391604) and has been since November 17, 1995. 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 Care Compare data shows this hospice received an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% rating their experience 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 99.42, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 76 ZIP codes from its office in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1995.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is not about giving up but about changing the goals of care.
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 (610) 436-1853 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia directly at (610) 436-1853 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the areas served — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS Care Compare data; for further specifics, contact the hospice at (610) 436-1853.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391604?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.