Immediate Homecare And Hospice
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391711)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 638-2223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Immediate Homecare And Hospice, and its composite process measure is also not reported against the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS does show a care index score of 10 for this hospice, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
Immediate Homecare And Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office in Philadelphia County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included in the service area.
Yes, Immediate Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391711), certified since March 26, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Immediate Homecare And Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving families in Philadelphia County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 2009.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — which capture how families rated their experience, including whether they would definitely recommend the hospice and how they scored care overall on a 0-10 scale — have not been published for this hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data is not available.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure reflecting how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes. This figure has not been reported as 'not reported' for this hospice against the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS does report a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Immediate Homecare And Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Immediate Homecare And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391711), certified since March 26, 2009, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process measure is listed as 'not reported' compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS does report a care index score of 10 and shows 52.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office in Philadelphia County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Immediate Homecare And Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 2009, 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 rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (215) 638-2223 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact the hospice at (215) 638-2223 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how the hospice measures on CMS quality data, and services offered; contact the hospice at (215) 638-2223 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Immediate Homecare And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391711?state=PA to review its current CMS data.
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.