Traditional Hospice
Dunmore, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391701)
CMS process measure: 93.36 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 207-9286 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditional Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. However, its CMS composite process score of 93.36 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Traditional Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Dunmore, Pennsylvania office in Lackawanna County.
Yes, Traditional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391701, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditional Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lackawanna County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditional Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-four percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 96 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers of patients served by this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Traditional Hospice scored 93.36, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 75.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
Traditional Hospice reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Dunmore office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Traditional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391701) since March 10, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey shows a 5-star rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Traditional Hospice and 96% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.36, which CMS lists as below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditional Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Dunmore, PA office in Lackawanna County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditional Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Traditional Hospice at (570) 207-9286 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Traditional Hospice at (570) 207-9286 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and its service area; you can review these details for Traditional Hospice above or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditional Hospice (CCN 391701) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391701?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.