Ospta Hospice
Belle Vernon, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391766)
CMS process measure: 97.01 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 121 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 565-5802 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ospta Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.01 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Ospta Hospice serves 121 ZIP codes from its Belle Vernon, PA office in Fayette County.
Yes, Ospta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391766, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ospta Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, serving Fayette County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2014.
According to CMS Care Compare data, families who cared for a loved one under Ospta Hospice gave the agency a 5-star rating in the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers. In that survey, 92% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ospta Hospice scored 97.01, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.5% of patients, per its published data.
Ospta Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 121 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include costs, staffing details, or specific services beyond what CMS publishes, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ospta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391766, certified since September 24, 2014), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Ospta Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 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 97.01, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ospta Hospice, based in Belle Vernon, PA (Fayette County), serves 121 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 121 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ospta Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's worth reviewing the survey and process scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2014.
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 is typically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ospta Hospice at (724) 565-5802 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Ospta Hospice at (724) 565-5802 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality process scores, and service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data — plus questions about staffing and services, which you should confirm directly with Ospta Hospice at (724) 565-5802.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ospta Hospice (CCN 391766) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391766?state=PA to see the latest published 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.