Vna Of Northwest Pa, Llc
Bradford, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391510)
CMS process measure: 91.07 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 362-7466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Vna Of Northwest Pa 91% of the time, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 91.07, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Vna Of Northwest Pa serves 15 ZIP codes from its Bradford, PA office in McKean County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Vna Of Northwest Pa, Llc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391510, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Of Northwest Pa, Llc is a for-profit hospice based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, serving families in McKean County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1984.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 91% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, so no star figure is stated here.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.07, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS data also shows that 24.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and the care index score reported is 9.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 15 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice for any details not captured in this summary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vna Of Northwest Pa, Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 391510) since August 16, 1984, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated it 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 91.07, which CMS data shows is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 15 ZIP codes from its Bradford, PA location in McKean County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality of care; the CMS survey and process measures give more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 1984, according to CMS records.
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 a limited life expectancy.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Vna Of Northwest Pa at (814) 362-7466 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (814) 362-7466 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CMS survey results, the composite process score, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact (814) 362-7466 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Of Northwest Pa, Llc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391510?state=PA to confirm 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.