Gentiva
90% would definitely recommend
76/ 100
Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania
Hospice · Foster Zero, 400 Holiday Drive Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Family caregiver survey rating
62/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 01/14/2005 · CCN 391664
- Rank in Pittsburgh
- #8 of 14 hospices
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- #54 of 162 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 49 patients
- County
- Allegheny
- Service area
- 71 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) | 99.3% | 95.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 68.8% | — | 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 4 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.5% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 55.9% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.4% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 48.6% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $18,241 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.8% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 94.7% | — | 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
Cancer20%
Dementia24%
Stroke13%
Heart/circulatory disease22%
Other conditions17%
Where care is provided
Private home31%
Assisted living34%
Nursing facility34%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (71)
15001, 15003, 15017, 15024, 15025, 15033, 15037, 15044, 15057, 15061, 15063, 15068, 15071, 15086, 15090, 15101, 15102, 15106, 15108, 15120, 15122, 15126, 15131, 15132, 15136, 15143, 15146, 15147, 15148, 15201, 15202, 15204, 15205, 15206, 15207, 15209, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15221, 15223, 15224, 15225, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15229, 15233, 15234, 15235, 15236, 15237, 15239, 15241, 15243, 15301, 15317, 15332, 15642, 15668, 15681, 16033, 16046, 16066
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania (CMS Certification Number 391664) has been Medicare-certified since 01/14/2005, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania compare to other hospices in Pittsburgh?
Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania ranks #8 of 14 hospices based in Pittsburgh on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania serve?
Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania reports serving 71 ZIP codes to CMS, including 15001, 15003, 15017, 15024, 15025. Call (412) 781-2221 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.