Vna Family Hospice
Indiana, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391511)
CMS process measure: 51 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 463-6340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vna Family Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 51.00, below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Vna Family Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Indiana, Pennsylvania office in Indiana County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vna Family Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391511), certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Family Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serving Indiana County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1985, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 391511.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care processes were followed, Vna Family Hospice scored 51.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 15.9% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data. If any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Vna Family Hospice's service area covers 61 ZIP codes from its Indiana, PA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vna Family Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391511) since May 23, 1985, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 4 stars, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 79% 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 51.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vna Family Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna Family Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type is one factor among many that families may consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1985.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, pain relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Vna Family Hospice; please contact the hospice at (724) 463-6340 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Vna Family Hospice, contact them directly at (724) 463-6340 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — Vna Family Hospice can be contacted at (724) 463-6340 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Family Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391511?state=PA using CCN 391511.
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.