The Care Team Hospice
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391722)
CMS process measure: 63.91 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 841-4410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave The Care Team Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 63.91, below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
The Care Team Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391722, certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lehigh County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2010, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391722.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, The Care Team Hospice scored 63.91, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
The Care Team Hospice reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current vintage. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391722) since August 3, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare reports an overall CAHPS star rating of 3, with 83% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 63.91, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS data. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Care Team Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Bethlehem, PA office in Lehigh County, based on CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Care Team Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
The Care Team Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2010.
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 prognosis and are choosing comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact The Care Team Hospice at (610) 841-4410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact The Care Team Hospice at (610) 841-4410 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are addressed above using CMS Care Compare data for The Care Team Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Care Team Hospice (CCN 391722) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391722?state=PA to review 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.