Interim Health Care Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391718)
CMS process measure: 95.56 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 371-3726 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend Interim Health Care Hospice, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.56, about the same as the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Interim Health Care Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County.
Yes, Interim Health Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391718, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Health Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving families in Allegheny County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since July 17, 2009 (CCN 391718).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated the hospice's overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.56, essentially at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 48.6% of patients had visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the data supplied.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 57 ZIP codes radiating from its Pittsburgh office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or pricing details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and may not reflect the most current publication cycle. Where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS not publishing it for this hospice, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients, and should not be read as an indication of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify all details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Health Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391718) since July 17, 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 data shows 84% of surveyed family caregivers would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated its overall care 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 95.56, essentially at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 57 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 57 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 by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 17, 2009.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. 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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Interim Health Care Hospice at (412) 371-3726 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Interim Health Care Hospice at (412) 371-3726 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver support, how often staff visit, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures and family satisfaction surveys; contact Interim Health Care Hospice at (412) 371-3726 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Health Care Hospice (CCN 391718) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391718?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.