hospice in Lewisburg, PA

Wellspan Hospice Services

235 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 · (570) 522-2550

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Wellspan Hospice Services at a glance

Wellspan Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (Union County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.

95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 29 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
February 5, 1990
County
Union County
CMS Certification Number
391545

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility92%Pennsylvania average83.4%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)92%83.4%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)95%85.5%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)84%76.5%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)92%78.9%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)97%92.1%91.3%Better
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)91%82.1%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.7%Pennsylvania average92.8%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.7%92.8%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)57.7%61.2%56.3%Average
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)998.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day297867

Where this hospice provides care

At home65%Assisted living17%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility17%Inpatient hospice0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Wellspan Hospice Services

  1. Geisinger Hospice

    74 School House Road Suite 104, Danville, PA 17821 · 15.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Crossings Hospice

    21 West Independence Street, Shamokin, PA 17872 · 20.3 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  3. Family Hospice

    1100 Grampian Boulevard, Four South and Gatehouse, Williamsport, PA 17701 · 26 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. 1st Care Palliative and Hospice Services

    50 S Oak Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851 · 29.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Advantage Home Health and Hospice

    1502 Route 61 Highway South, Pottsville, PA 17901 · 40 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wellspan Hospice Services's rating?

Wellspan Hospice Services has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Pennsylvania hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Wellspan Hospice Services and how do I contact it?

Wellspan Hospice Services is at 235 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Phone: (570) 522-2550.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.