INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE OF ERIE
Provider Information
- Address
- 2206 W 15TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16505 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 13, 2019
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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) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
6
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 INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE OF ERIE 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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE OF ERIE compares to hospices nationwide.
15.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 80th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
36
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
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 day15.6 min
Ranks better than about 80% 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 weekends8.1%
Ranks better than about 52% 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 life92.2%
Ranks better than about 41% 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 visits36.6%
Ranks better than about 71% 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 care9.3%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 months32.6%
Ranks better than about 62% 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 care7%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 hospice7%
Ranks better than about 5% 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$11,557 · 16th 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 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 62.6% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment98.3%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.5%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids97.6%
- Visits in the last days of life62.6%
- All care steps completed97.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer32%
- Dementia21%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease7%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions20%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hospice Care in Erie
Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie serves families throughout Erie, Pennsylvania. This provider offers hospice support to those in need of end-of-life care. They have been certified by Medicare since June 2019. This provider also holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. That is a strong signal of their commitment to meeting national standards. They operate as a for-profit organization from their location on West 15th Street. Families in the Erie area can reach their local office directly to ask about their specific services. Choosing a provider is a big step. Having this information helps you start the process with clear facts about their background and local standing.
About INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE OF ERIE
This provider has been Medicare certified for several years. They maintain accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This group reviews agencies to ensure they follow safe and effective health practices. It shows they choose to go through extra steps to verify their work. The agency is a for-profit provider. They maintain a small team of six total employees. This includes one registered nurse and one physician on staff. Most families find that learning about these specific details helps them understand how the provider operates. You should look at their official ratings to see how they perform on quality markers. These ratings reflect their history of care and how past patients felt about their support. Having a clear view of their structure helps you decide if they are the right fit for your loved one.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in ERIE?
Hospice care in Erie focuses on comfort and quality of life for the patient. It brings a team of experts to the home or a facility. This team works to manage pain and provide emotional support for the whole family. At Interim Healthcare Hospice of Erie, the staff includes one physician and one registered nurse. They do not currently list any volunteers on their team. The agency works to provide care that meets the needs of the patient during this time. You can talk with them about how their team coordinates visits. They can explain how they manage medical needs for those they serve. Because the team is small, you might find that communication feels more direct. Always ask how they handle after-hours needs. Knowing how they respond at night or on weekends provides peace of mind for your family.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Selecting the right hospice provider is an important decision. You should feel comfortable with the people who will enter your home. Start by asking how they handle urgent pain management needs during the night. It is also good to ask how often a nurse will visit your loved one. Ask about the specific roles of the team members who will come to the house. You might also ask how they help family members cope with the emotional side of care. Find out if they have experience with the specific health condition your loved one has. These questions help you get a clear picture of their daily work. Take your time to get the answers you need. You deserve to feel confident in the care your family will receive from the provider you choose.
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