Hospice in ZIP 18704 (Forty Fort, PA)
This directory covers 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 18704, Forty Fort, PA, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 5.0 / 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.
Hospice profiles in ZIP 18704
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 18704
Of the 2 hospices listed in ZIP 18704, 1 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at COMMONWEALTH HOSPICE OF BERWICK (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 12 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | COMMONWEALTH HOSPICE OF BERWICK (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 5.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 12 |
How to compare hospice in ZIP 18704
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.
Families in ZIP 18704, Forty Fort, PA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH HOSPICE OF BERWICK | 5.0 | 9 | 5.0 | 23 | for-profit |
| PATHWAYS HEALTHCARE | Not rated | 8 | — | 1 | for-profit |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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