Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
Milford, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391704)
CMS process measure: 97.83 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 296-3591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.83 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391704, certified since June 10, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving families in and around Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2008 (CCN 391704), and its care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's quality process measures, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has a composite process score of 97.83, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 73.3% of patients received a visit from staff in their last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, includes 10 ZIP codes served from its Milford office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review Care Compare for the most current information, including any measures not yet published for this provider.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice?
Yes. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391704), certified since June 10, 2008, 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, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.83, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, and CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 73.3% of patients received a visit from staff in their final days.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare data, it serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2008.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at (570) 296-3591 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice directly at (570) 296-3591 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near end of life, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been certified — you can also ask the hospice directly at (570) 296-3591.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice (CCN 391704) on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391704?state=PA to review its latest published 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.