Wellspan Vna Home Care
Lebanon, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391561)
CMS process measure: 96.73 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 270-7672 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellspan Vna Home Care received a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.73 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Wellspan Vna Home Care serves 22 ZIP codes from its Lebanon, Pennsylvania office in Lebanon County.
Yes, Wellspan Vna Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391561, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wellspan Vna Home Care is a non-profit hospice based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, serving families in Lebanon County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Wellspan Vna Home Care an overall rating of 5 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Wellspan Vna Home Care scored 96.73, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 69.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Wellspan Vna Home Care's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 22 ZIP codes from its Lebanon office.
All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the survey and measurement period published by CMS at the time of this listing. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that omission is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wellspan Vna Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 391561), certified since August 28, 1992, 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, Wellspan Vna Home Care received a 5-star rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.73, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 22 ZIP codes from its Lebanon, Pennsylvania office in Lebanon County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wellspan Vna Home Care is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS survey and quality data offer more specific insight into experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1992.
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 generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Wellspan Vna Home Care at (717) 270-7672 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Wellspan Vna Home Care at (717) 270-7672 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the areas it serves — all of which are available for Wellspan Vna Home Care through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wellspan Vna Home Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391561?state=PA to review its 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.