Hospice in ZIP 18848 (Towanda, PA)

1 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 18848, Towanda, PA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.0 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.

Choosing among hospice in ZIP 18848

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 18848, Towanda, 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.

Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 18848

Hospice · Non-Profit GUTHRIE HOSPICE Towanda, PA 18848 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
GUTHRIE HOSPICE3.0103.057non-profit

Data profile for ZIP 18848

CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 18848: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at GUTHRIE HOSPICE (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 57 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerGUTHRIE HOSPICE (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census57

Frequently asked questions

Which hospice in ZIP 18848 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, GUTHRIE HOSPICE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 18848, at 3.0 out of 5.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 18848?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 18848 is 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What other ZIP codes near Towanda have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Towanda in the current snapshot.
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 in ZIP 18848 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 18848 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 18848?
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.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog 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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