Sivitz Jewish Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391608)
CMS process measure: 78.57 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 422-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 92% would definitely recommend Sivitz Jewish Hospice, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 78.57, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Sivitz Jewish Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, PA office in Allegheny County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Sivitz Jewish Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391608, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sivitz Jewish Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1996, meaning it has provided hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure in this data set; where such a rating is not listed, it is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Sivitz Jewish Hospice scored 78.57, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 84.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the same data set.
Sivitz Jewish Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sivitz Jewish Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391608), certified since March 29, 1996, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 92% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Sivitz Jewish Hospice, and 92% rated their overall 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 78.57, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 84.3% of patients received visits from staff in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, PA office in Allegheny County; contact the hospice at (412) 422-5700 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sivitz Jewish Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS survey and quality scores reflect the actual care experience reported.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1996.
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 specifically for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when life expectancy is limited.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Sivitz Jewish Hospice at (412) 422-5700 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 Sivitz Jewish Hospice at (412) 422-5700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state quality averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sivitz Jewish Hospice, CCN 391608, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391608?state=PA to review its current CMS-published 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.