Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown
Doylestown, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391546)
CMS process measure: 99.44 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 345-2202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.44 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown serves 57 ZIP codes from its Doylestown, Pennsylvania office in Bucks County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown is Medicare-certified (CCN 391546), certified since June 21, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown is a non-profit hospice serving Doylestown, Pennsylvania and the surrounding Bucks County area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990 (CCN 391546).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 86% rated the hospice care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the consistency of core care processes such as timely symptom assessment, pain screening, and treatment preferences documentation — this hospice scored 99.44, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 51.4% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
This hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Doylestown, PA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates these measures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown is Medicare-certified (CCN 391546) since June 21, 1990, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall family caregiver rating of 4 stars, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 99.44, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 51.4% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Doylestown, PA office in Bucks 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 organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it rather than in place of it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990.
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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 on care or support, and patients may 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 care settings for this hospice; contact Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown at (215) 345-2202 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 Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown at (215) 345-2202 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and staffing — you can review the CMS figures noted here and confirm additional details by calling (215) 345-2202.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown (CCN 391546) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391546?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.