Hospice in ZIP 16602 (Altoona, PA)
For ZIP 16602, Altoona, PA, the latest CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.3 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
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Comparing hospice in ZIP 16602
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 16602, Altoona, PA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
ZIP 16602 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 3 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 16602; 3 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at GENTIVA II (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.3 on the hospice care index. Across 3 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.3 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 116 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GENTIVA II (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.3 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.3 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 116 |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADORATION HOSPICE | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 147 | for-profit |
| ASERACARE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 116 | for-profit |
| GENTIVA II | 5.0 | 9 | 5.0 | 86 | for-profit |
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