Hospice in ZIP 17603 (Lancaster, PA)

1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 17603, Lancaster, PA, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.

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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.

Data profile for ZIP 17603

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 17603: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at CARING HOSPICE SERVICES (for-profit). Reporting programs average 8.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 70 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCARING HOSPICE SERVICES (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index8.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census70

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
CARING HOSPICE SERVICES4.084.070for-profit

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Choosing among hospice in ZIP 17603

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 17603, Lancaster, PA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 17603

Hospice · For-Profit Caring Hospice Services Lancaster, PA 17603 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Lancaster have hospice?
Hospice are also listed in 3 neighboring ZIP codes in Lancaster. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 17603?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 17603 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which hospice in ZIP 17603 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, CARING HOSPICE SERVICES has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 17603, at 4.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 17603?
To compare hospice programs, ask how on-call nursing works, how quickly the team responds, and what respite, bereavement, and coordination with the patient's physician look like.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 17603?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 17603 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data sources

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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