Caring Hospice Services
84% would definitely recommend
51/ 100
Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster
Hospice · 480 New Holland Avenue Suite 6201, Lancaster, PA 17602
Family caregiver survey rating
54/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/09/2004 · CCN 391662
- Rank in Lancaster
- #1 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- #78 of 162 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 41 patients
- County
- Lancaster
- Service area
- 52 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) | 100% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 83.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 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 0 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 | 75% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 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 | 77% | 77% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 85% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 60.6% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.4% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 30.8% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $13,881 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 13.2% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.7% | — | 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
Cancer24%
Dementia29%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home63%
Assisted living2%
Nursing facility29%
Skilled nursing facility7%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (52)
17003, 17022, 17026, 17033, 17038, 17042, 17046, 17067, 17073, 17078, 17087, 17111, 17501, 17502, 17508, 17509, 17512, 17516, 17517, 17519, 17520, 17522, 17527, 17529, 17536, 17538, 17540, 17543, 17545, 17547, 17551, 17552, 17554, 17555, 17557, 17560, 17562, 17563, 17565, 17566, 17569, 17572, 17578, 17579, 17584, 17601, 17602, 17603, 17606, 17963, 19363, 19543
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster (CMS Certification Number 391662) has been Medicare-certified since 12/09/2004, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster compare to other hospices in Lancaster?
Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster ranks #1 of 4 hospices based in Lancaster on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster serve?
Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster reports serving 52 ZIP codes to CMS, including 17003, 17022, 17026, 17033, 17038. Call (717) 285-2039 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Amedisys Hospice of Lancaster. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.