St Barnabas Hospice
Valencia, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391705)
CMS process measure: 56.63 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 443-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare data shows 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St Barnabas Hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 overall. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 56.63, below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
St Barnabas Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Valencia, Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, St Barnabas Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391705, certified since October 31, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Barnabas Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Valencia, Pennsylvania, serving families in Butler County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2008, with CCN 391705.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific 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 recommended care processes, St Barnabas Hospice scored 56.63, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data vintage. Families should keep in mind that these figures reflect a snapshot in time and can be affected by the number of patients surveyed.
St Barnabas Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Valencia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Barnabas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391705) since October 31, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St Barnabas Hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 overall. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Barnabas Hospice's composite process score is 56.63, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Barnabas Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Valencia, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Barnabas Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Barnabas Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St Barnabas Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (724) 443-0700 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; please contact St Barnabas Hospice at (724) 443-0700 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS survey results, service area, how care needs are met, and how to reach the hospice; contact St Barnabas Hospice at (724) 443-0700 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Barnabas Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391705?state=PA to review its current CMS-reported 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.