Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
Chambersburg, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391550)
CMS process measure: 85.34 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 264-8178 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 85.34 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County.
Yes, Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391550, certified since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving families in Franklin County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1990, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice scored 85.34, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.8% of patients.
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Chambersburg office, indicating a fairly broad service area for a hospice of this type.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, this organization's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391550) since December 19, 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?
Per CMS Care Compare, caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their care 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 85.34, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 57 ZIP codes from its Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania office.
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 a non-profit hospice; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data should be the primary basis for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1990, over three decades of certification.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (717) 264-8178 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake procedures; please contact the hospice at (717) 264-8178 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (717) 264-8178 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice (CCN 391550) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391550?state=PA to see the latest 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.