Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, Llc
Mechanicsburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391692)
CMS process measure: 99.15 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 189 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 601-5375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.15 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle serves 189 ZIP codes from its Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office in Cumberland County.
Yes, Residential Hospice Of Carlisle is Medicare-certified (CCN 391692, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving families in Cumberland County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.15, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 58.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data.
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle currently serves 189 ZIP codes from its Mechanicsburg office. Patients covered by Medicare who are eligible for hospice care receive services under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Residential Hospice Of Carlisle is Medicare-certified under CCN 391692, effective October 10, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall 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 99.15, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 189 ZIP codes from its Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office in Cumberland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 189 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes quality measures like those above so families can compare providers directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2007.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and generally does not include treatment aimed at curing the illness.
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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
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 the hospice at (717) 601-5375 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Residential Hospice Of Carlisle at (717) 601-5375 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what services are available in their area; the CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391692?state=PA can help with this comparison.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Residential Hospice Of Carlisle directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391692?state=PA using CCN 391692.
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.