Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice
Radnor, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391583)
CMS process measure: 98.06 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 580-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.06 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice serves 135 ZIP codes from its Radnor, PA office in Chester County.
Yes, Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391583, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, serving families in Chester County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 1994 (CCN 391583).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating. Among surveyed families, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated the hospice care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — this hospice scored 98.06, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published.
This hospice reports serving 135 ZIP codes from its Radnor office, reflecting a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare. If any measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391583, since July 14, 1994), 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 Care Compare data gives this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 85% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.06, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 135 ZIP codes from its Radnor, PA office in Chester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 1994.
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 a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive medical care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (484) 580-1400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (484) 580-1400 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported above from CMS Care Compare; you can also ask the hospice directly at (484) 580-1400 about anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391583?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.