Hospice Of The Sacred Heart
Moosic, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391656)
CMS process measure: 88.46 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 103 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 706-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Sacred Heart a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.46, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart serves 103 ZIP codes from its Moosic, PA office in Lackawanna County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage in their area.
Yes, Hospice Of The Sacred Heart is Medicare-certified (CCN 391656, since 2004). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart is a non-profit hospice based in Moosic, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lackawanna County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey, as reported by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Hospice Of The Sacred Heart scored 88.46, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 103 ZIP codes from its Moosic office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS periodically updates its data and some measures may not be published for every provider due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Sacred Heart is Medicare-certified (CCN 391656) since May 26, 2004, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% 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 score is 88.46, which CMS reports as below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists 103 ZIP codes served from its Moosic, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 103 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider, but it doesn't determine quality on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2004.
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 when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor certifies 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (570) 706-2400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (570) 706-2400 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas and services it covers; contact (570) 706-2400 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Sacred Heart directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391656?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.