Vna Hospice, Western Pa
Butler, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391507)
CMS process measure: 92.26 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (724) 431-3501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vna Hospice, Western Pa 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 73% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.26 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Vna Hospice, Western Pa serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Butler, PA, in Butler County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Vna Hospice, Western Pa is Medicare-certified (CCN 391507), certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Hospice, Western Pa is a non-profit hospice located in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 1984, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 73% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, this hospice scored 92.26, 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 10 and notes that 25.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data available.
Vna Hospice, Western Pa reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Butler, PA office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; where CMS has not published a measure, that generally reflects small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vna Hospice, Western Pa is Medicare-certified (CCN 391507) and has been since May 29, 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
On the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 73% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% rating their experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 92.26, compared to 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?
Vna Hospice, Western Pa reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Butler, PA office in Butler County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 1984.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (724) 431-3501 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (724) 431-3501 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (724) 431-3501.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Hospice, Western Pa directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391507?state=PA to confirm current CMS ratings and 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.