Serenity Hospice
79% would definitely recommend
27/ 100
Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia
Hospice · 3331 Street Road, Suite 410, Bensalem, PA 19020
Family caregiver survey rating
46/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/10/1995 · CCN 391597
- Rank in Bensalem
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- #108 of 162 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 185 patients
- County
- Bucks
- Service area
- 222 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.1% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 84.2% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 76% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 80% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 40.1% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.2% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 33.9% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.1% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,059 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.5 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.9% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.1% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer18%
Dementia24%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease11%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions36%
Where care is provided
Private home32%
Assisted living24%
Nursing facility42%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (222)
08865, 17032, 17098, 17702, 17901, 17921, 17922, 17929, 17931, 17936, 17938, 17948, 17959, 17961, 17963, 17965, 17972, 17976, 17978, 17980, 17981, 17983, 18011, 18013, 18014, 18015, 18017, 18018, 18020, 18031, 18032, 18034, 18036, 18037, 18038, 18040, 18042, 18045, 18049, 18051, 18052, 18053, 18055, 18058, 18059, 18062, 18064, 18065, 18066, 18067, 18069, 18071, 18072, 18073, 18078, 18079, 18080, 18081, 18086, 18088, 18091, 18092, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109, 18210, 18211, 18229, 18232, 18235, 18240, 18252, 18255, 18343, 18661, 18901, 18914, 18929, 18930, 18932, 18938, 18940, 18942, 18944, 18951, 18954, 18960, 18966, 18969, 18970, 18974, 18976, 18977, 19002, 19003, 19006, 19007, 19008, 19010, 19013, 19014, 19015, 19018, 19020, 19021, 19022, 19023, 19025, 19026, 19027, 19029, 19032, 19033, 19036, 19037, 19038, 19040, 19041, 19044, 19046, 19047, 19050, 19052, 19053, 19054, 19055, 19056, 19057, 19060, 19061, 19063, 19064, 19067, 19070, 19073, 19074, 19076, 19078, 19079, 19081, 19082, 19083, 19086, 19090, 19094, 19095, 19096, 19102, 19103, 19104, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154, 19312, 19317, 19335, 19342, 19363, 19373, 19380, 19382, 19401, 19403, 19405, 19406, 19422, 19426, 19428, 19438, 19440, 19444, 19446, 19454, 19462, 19464, 19468, 19473, 19477, 19525, 19526, 19529, 19530, 19608
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia (CMS Certification Number 391597) has been Medicare-certified since 03/10/1995, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia compare to other hospices in Bensalem?
Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Bensalem on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia serve?
Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia reports serving 222 ZIP codes to CMS, including 08865, 17032, 17098, 17702, 17901. Call (215) 245-3525 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.