Willow Tree Hospice
Kennett Square, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391678)
CMS process measure: 99.82 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 444-8733 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willow Tree Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 99.82 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Willow Tree Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Kennett Square, Pennsylvania office in Chester County.
Yes, Willow Tree Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391678, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Willow Tree Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, serving families in Chester County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2006.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Willow Tree Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Willow Tree Hospice scored 99.82, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports that 95.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, an indicator tracked as part of hospice quality reporting. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Willow Tree Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 68 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Willow Tree Hospice?
Yes. Willow Tree Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 391678) since August 17, 2006, 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, Willow Tree Hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Willow Tree Hospice's composite process score of 99.82 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Willow Tree Hospice, based in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County), serves 68 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Willow Tree Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Willow Tree Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2006.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Willow Tree Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (610) 444-8733 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Willow Tree Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (610) 444-8733 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality scores compared to the state average, and service area coverage, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare; for details specific to services, contact Willow Tree Hospice at (610) 444-8733.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Willow Tree Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391678?state=PA.
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.