VNA HOSPICE SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY
Provider Information
- Address
- 2253 WEST GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD
ERIE, PA 16506 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 18, 1994
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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) | 5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 2 |
16
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 VNA HOSPICE SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY 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
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- 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 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how VNA HOSPICE SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY compares to hospices nationwide.
13.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 64th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
51
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 day13.6 min
Ranks better than about 64% 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 weekends9.3%
Ranks better than about 64% 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 life88.3%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 visits32.7%
Ranks better than about 76% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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$9,947 · 10th 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 49.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening96.7%
- Pain assessment85.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.1%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.5%
- Treatment preferences discussed95.8%
- Beliefs and values discussed95.2%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life49.1%
- All care steps completed84.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer29%
- Dementia24%
- Heart and circulatory disease12%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke11%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
VNA Hospice Services of Erie County
VNA Hospice Services of Erie County provides end-of-life care for residents of Erie, Pennsylvania. This local provider operates out of an office on West Grandview Boulevard. They have held Medicare certification for over three decades, showing a long history of service in this community. They focus on providing support to families during a difficult time. The team works to manage pain and improve daily comfort for patients. Their commitment to care remains a primary focus for their staff. Hospice is about making the most of every day. This provider is ready to talk about how they can help your family.
About VNA Hospice Services of Erie County
This provider operates as a non-profit organization. Being non-profit often means the agency puts any extra money back into their programs. They have been certified by Medicare since May 1994. That is a long time to serve one area. Certification means they follow federal rules for safety and quality. Families should know that these rules set a high bar for care. The government checks these agencies to ensure they meet specific health standards. You can feel better knowing they have met these requirements for many years. It shows they know what they are doing. Always check if a provider meets your specific needs before you sign any paperwork.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in ERIE?
Hospice care in Erie focuses on comfort and dignity for the patient. The team includes 16 total staff members who work together to meet your needs. This group includes five registered nurses and two licensed practical nurses. They also employ two physicians to oversee medical decisions. Having this many experts on staff helps them handle complex symptoms effectively. Nurses visit your home to check on the patient and manage medications. They also educate family members on how to provide daily support. The goal is to keep the patient in their own home whenever possible. It keeps them near their familiar things and loved ones. That makes a difference in how they feel each day.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right help is a big decision for any family. You should ask about how fast a nurse can arrive if a problem happens at night. Ask how they handle pain management and if they have a plan for weekends. You might also want to know how they support family members who are grieving. Ask how often the staff will visit the home to check on the patient. It is also good to ask if they have volunteers who can sit with the patient. These simple questions help you understand how they will fit into your life. Do not feel rushed to pick a provider. Take the time you need to get the right answers for your situation.
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