Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care
Mcmurray, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391702)
CMS process measure: 98.47 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 969-1021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care would definitely be recommended by 77% of respondents, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite care process measure, it scored 98.47, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care serves 38 ZIP codes from its Mcmurray, Pennsylvania office in Washington County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is served.
Yes, Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 391702, since 2008). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania, serving families in Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2008, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 77% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of core care processes, Paramount scored 98.47, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that visits were made in the last days of life for 95.1% of patients, and the hospice's care index score is 8.
Paramount reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Mcmurray office, giving families in a fairly wide area of southwestern Pennsylvania access to its services.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This listing does not include cost information, staffing details, or specific services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 391702) since April 29, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.47, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55; CMS also reports visits were made in the last days of life for 95.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Paramount reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Mcmurray, Pennsylvania office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 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 directly determine quality of care, but CMS reports quality measures like the ones above so families can compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 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 people who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care at (724) 969-1021 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care at (724) 969-1021 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and services offered; contact Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care at (724) 969-1021 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 391702 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391702?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.