PERSONAL HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1715 MAIN STREET
BLAKELY, PA 18447 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 2, 2015
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
11
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what PERSONAL HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how PERSONAL HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
7.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 8th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
9
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
Medicare reports this hospice billed for routine home care only from January 2022 through December 2024. Hospices can also provide continuous home care, inpatient care, and respite care when symptoms are harder to manage. There can be good reasons for this. Ask the provider how they handle a crisis at home.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day7.7 min
Ranks better than about 8% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends3.5%
Ranks better than about 6% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life75%
Ranks better than about 11% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits65.9%
Ranks better than about 32% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care9.1%
Ranks better than about 32% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months54.5%
Ranks better than about 12% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care18.2%
Ranks better than about 9% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$17,322 · 46th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 28.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment92.3%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life28.8%
- All care steps completed95.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer26%
- Dementia29%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Personal Home Healthcare and Hospice
Personal Home Healthcare and Hospice operates in Blakely, Pennsylvania. They serve the Lackawanna area as a Medicare-certified provider. This agency offers home health and hospice services to families. Their team earned certification back in 2015. They have worked in this field for nearly a decade now. Choosing a local provider helps keep care close to home. That matters when you want comfort nearby. Getting the right support early often makes a big difference for everyone involved.
About Personal Home Healthcare and Hospice
This provider functions as a for-profit agency. They have been certified by Medicare since October 2015. Their staff includes eleven people in total. This group features four registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses. One physician is on the team to provide medical oversight. They also include one volunteer to assist with patient needs. Medicare certification means they must follow federal rules for patient care. These rules cover safety and how they manage pain. It is a baseline for quality in the industry. Families can look at these standards as a way to check if a provider meets basic federal expectations for care.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Blakely?
Hospice care in Blakely focuses on comfort. The goal is to improve quality of life for patients. A team approach works best for this type of support. At this agency, the staff includes eleven members who work together to help you. The team uses four registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses to manage symptoms. A doctor also oversees the medical side of things. Having a volunteer on the team adds another layer of personal support. They visit homes to help with daily needs and emotional comfort. But the main focus is always on the patient. Everyone on the team works to make sure the patient stays as comfortable as possible in their own home. It keeps the family together during a hard time.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel free to ask questions before you pick a team. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can reach your home in an emergency. This helps you understand their response time. Ask how they manage pain when it changes at night or on weekends. You also want to know how the team handles communication with your family. Ask how often the nurse will visit the home. It is also good to ask how they support family members who are grieving. Do they offer extra help for caregivers? Make sure you understand the role of the volunteer staff as well. Getting clear answers helps you feel more confident in your choice. Take your time to get the facts you need for your loved one.
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