Hospice in ZIP 17602 (Lancaster, PA)

The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 17602 in Lancaster, PA, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Nearby ZIP codes with hospice

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Hospice on record in ZIP 17602

Hospice · For-Profit AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF LANCASTER Lancaster, PA 17602 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

What to weigh in ZIP 17602

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 17602, Lancaster, PA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF LANCASTER4.094.041for-profit

CMS snapshot for ZIP 17602

The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 17602; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF LANCASTER (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 41 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAMEDISYS HOSPICE OF LANCASTER (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census41

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 17602?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 17602 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 17602?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 17602?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 17602. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
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.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many hospice are in ZIP 17602?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 17602 (Lancaster, PA).

About the data

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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