Steel City Hospice
Hermitage, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 731508)
CMS process measure: 96.33 (state average 95.55 — at state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 996-7580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 97% would definitely recommend Steel City Hospice, and 93% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.33, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Steel City Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Hermitage, PA office in Mercer County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Steel City Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 731508, certified since November 28, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Steel City Hospice, based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (Mercer County), has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2022, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 731508. The ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey data, 97% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Steel City Hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Steel City Hospice scored 96.33, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — described by CMS data as being at the state average. A related care index score of 9 and a rate of 83.3% for visits in the last days of life were also reported.
Steel City Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes served from its Hermitage office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Steel City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 731508), certified since November 28, 2022. 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, 97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Steel City Hospice, and 93% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Steel City Hospice's composite process score is 96.33, which CMS data describes as at the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Steel City Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Steel City Hospice was not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (724) 996-7580 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Steel City Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2022.
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 a life-limiting illness and have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort 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 CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Steel City Hospice; please contact the hospice at (724) 996-7580 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Steel City Hospice directly at (724) 996-7580 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area, all of which can be reviewed alongside CMS Care Compare data and by speaking directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Steel City Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/731508?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.