Hospice in ZIP 17603 (Lancaster, PA)
1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 17603, Lancaster, PA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.
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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.
Data profile for ZIP 17603
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 17603: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star 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 CARING HOSPICE SERVICES (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 70 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CARING HOSPICE SERVICES (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 70 |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARING HOSPICE SERVICES | 4.0 | 8 | 4.0 | 70 | for-profit |
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Choosing among hospice in ZIP 17603
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 17603, Lancaster, PA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 17603
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Data sources
All figures on this page come 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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