St. Mary Hospice
Newtown, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 731519)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (267) 569-0760 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St. Mary Hospice in Newtown, Pennsylvania, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. This is common for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
St. Mary Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Newtown, Pennsylvania office in Bucks County.
Yes, St. Mary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 731519, certified since March 24, 2025); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Mary Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Newtown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County), certified since March 24, 2025 (CMS CCN 731519). CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership-type designation for this hospice in the information provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St. Mary Hospice in this data set — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage giving a 9-10 overall rating are all unreported. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a direct comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 is not available (CMS lists the comparison status as 'not reported'). Other quality index figures, such as a care index score or percentage of visits in the last days of life, are also not included in the data provided.
St. Mary Hospice reports a service area covering 21 ZIP codes from its Newtown office. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St. Mary Hospice?
Yes, St. Mary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 731519, since March 24, 2025), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St. Mary Hospice, which often happens with newly certified hospices or small patient counts; this is not evidence of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison for St. Mary Hospice as 'not reported,' so no direct comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Mary Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not include an ownership-type designation for St. Mary Hospice; please contact the hospice at (267) 569-0760 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Mary Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2025.
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 near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St. Mary Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (267) 569-0760 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with St. Mary Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (267) 569-0760 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact St. Mary Hospice at (267) 569-0760 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify St. Mary Hospice's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/731519?state=PA.
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.