Family Hospice
89% would definitely recommend
65/ 100
Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie
Hospice · 2206 W 15TH Street, Erie, PA 16505
Family caregiver survey rating
50/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 06/13/2019 · CCN 391786
- Rank in Erie
- #2 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- #89 of 162 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 36 patients
- County
- Erie
- Service area
- 46 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.8% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 62.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 78% | 79% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 77% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 83% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| 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) | 36.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 32.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,557 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.1% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.2% | — | 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
Cancer32%
Dementia21%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home67%
Assisted living4%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility28%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (46)
14606, 15145, 16110, 16111, 16114, 16125, 16130, 16134, 16316, 16327, 16335, 16401, 16403, 16404, 16406, 16407, 16410, 16411, 16412, 16415, 16417, 16423, 16424, 16426, 16427, 16428, 16430, 16433, 16435, 16438, 16440, 16441, 16442, 16443, 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16506, 16507, 16508, 16509, 16510, 16511, 16546
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie (CMS Certification Number 391786) has been Medicare-certified since 06/13/2019, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie compare to other hospices in Erie?
Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie ranks #2 of 4 hospices based in Erie on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie serve?
Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie reports serving 46 ZIP codes to CMS, including 14606, 15145, 16110, 16111, 16114. Call (814) 836-0214 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.