Homeland Hospice
88% would definitely recommend
69/ 100
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice · 3880 Tecport Drive Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Family caregiver survey rating
35/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/03/2019 · CCN 391788
- Rank in Harrisburg
- #4 of 6 hospices
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- #134 of 162 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 56 patients
- County
- Dauphin
- Service area
- 83 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 86.2% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 76.5% | — | 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 | 77% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 73% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 75% | 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) | 35.4% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.3% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 55.7% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.3% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.3% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $13,746 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.1% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.6% | — | 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
Cancer15%
Dementia22%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions34%
Where care is provided
Private home12%
Assisted living76%
Skilled nursing facility13%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (83)
07832, 08865, 08886, 17011, 17013, 17015, 17019, 17020, 17025, 17028, 17033, 17036, 17040, 17043, 17048, 17050, 17055, 17057, 17070, 17078, 17102, 17104, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17113, 17309, 17313, 17315, 17327, 17331, 17342, 17345, 17349, 17356, 17361, 17362, 17363, 17365, 17402, 17403, 17404, 17406, 17408, 18011, 18014, 18015, 18017, 18018, 18020, 18034, 18036, 18037, 18040, 18041, 18042, 18044, 18045, 18049, 18052, 18062, 18064, 18069, 18071, 18088, 18091, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18106, 18109, 18951, 19508, 19512, 19522, 19547, 19565, 19601, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19610
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 391788) has been Medicare-certified since 09/03/2019, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Harrisburg?
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care ranks #4 of 6 hospices based in Harrisburg on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care reports serving 83 ZIP codes to CMS, including 07832, 08865, 08886, 17011, 17013. Call (717) 585-6687 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.