Transitions Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391769)
CMS process measure: 86.67 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 489-6874 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Transitions Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 86.67, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Transitions Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh, PA office in Allegheny County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391769, since March 19, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies they meet the eligibility criteria.
About this hospice
Transitions Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving Allegheny County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2015 (CCN 391769).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Transitions Hospice. This gap is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Transitions Hospice scored 86.67, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score is listed as 10, and 65.8% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the same CMS dataset.
Transitions Hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Pittsburgh office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391769) as of March 19, 2015, and 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend — for Transitions Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Transitions Hospice scored 86.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Transitions Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Transitions Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS quality measures and family survey results when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Transitions Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2015.
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 people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the type of care, not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Transitions Hospice at (412) 489-6874 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Transitions Hospice directly at (412) 489-6874 and check Medicare Care Compare for further verification.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Transitions Hospice at (412) 489-6874 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Hospice (CCN 391769) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391769?state=PA to confirm current CMS figures.
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.