St Luke'S Hospice
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391535)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 168 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 526-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke'S Hospice received 4 stars from family caregivers on the CMS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
St Luke'S Hospice serves 168 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Luke'S Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391535, since 1989). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
St Luke'S Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lehigh County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1989 (CCN 391535).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St Luke'S Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. 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 the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, St Luke'S Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.6% of patients.
St Luke'S Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 168 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Luke'S Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391535) and has been since March 30, 1989. 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, St Luke'S Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
St Luke'S Hospice's composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.6% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Luke'S Hospice, based in Bethlehem, PA (Lehigh County), serves a reported 168 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 168 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Luke'S Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect financial priorities, but CMS quality measures like the ones above are the more direct way to assess care performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Luke'S Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1989.
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 with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention to the patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for St Luke'S Hospice; contact the hospice at (484) 526-1100 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe enrollment steps; please contact St Luke'S Hospice directly at (484) 526-1100 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area, all of which are covered above using CMS data; for specifics beyond this, contact the hospice at (484) 526-1100.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Luke'S Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391535?state=PA to confirm current 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.