Interim Healthcare Hospice of Northwest Pennsylvan

For-Profit6 years operating

Erie, Pennsylvania — Erie County

Interim Healthcare Hospice of Northwest Pennsylvan is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 21st percentile in Pennsylvania. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 79% in Pennsylvania

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life62.6

State avg: 61

Pain screening100

State avg: 92.8

Pain assessment98.1

State avg: 92.8

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 92.8

Breathing difficulty treatment98

State avg: 92.8

Bowel care for pain medication patients94.7

State avg: 92.8

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Pennsylvania CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)82
Would recommend85
Timely care79
Team communication82
Respect92
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management75
Caregiver training75
Treatment preferences documented99.5

State avg: 92.8

Beliefs & values addressed99.5

State avg: 92.8

8

HCI Score

out of 10

21%

Percentile

in Pennsylvania

#144

State Rank

in Pennsylvania

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9

HIS composite score96.2

State avg: 92.8

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits36.6
Nurse care minutes per day15.6

About this provider

Interim Healthcare Hospice of Northwest Pennsylvan performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Pennsylvania.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
36.6
Nurse care minutes per day
15.6
Visits near death
92.2
Per-beneficiary spending
$11557

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
96.2
Treatment preferences
99.5
Beliefs & values
99.5
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
98.1
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
98
Opioid bowel care
94.7

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
62.6%
Nurse care minutes / day
15.6
Per-beneficiary spending
$11557
Avg daily census
36 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
32%
Dementia
21%
Heart disease
16%
Respiratory
7%
Stroke
6%

Data Sources

CCN
391786
CMS Region
3

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Erie, PA 16505

(814) 836-0214