HOMELAND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 2300 VARTAN WAY SUITE 270
HARRISBURG, PA 17110 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 9, 2009
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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) | 18 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 4 |
| Physicians | 3 |
66
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 HOMELAND 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 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HOMELAND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
11.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 40th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
112
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 day11.4 min
Ranks better than about 40% 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 weekends6.9%
Ranks better than about 37% 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 life97.1%
Ranks better than about 80% 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 visits47.2%
Ranks better than about 57% 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 care4.6%
Ranks better than about 63% 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 months50%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 care4.6%
Ranks better than about 64% 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 hospice1.8%
Ranks better than about 40% 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)74th 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$11,955 · 18th 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 71.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment99.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life71.7%
- All care steps completed99.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer33%
- Dementia23%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease5%
- Stroke2%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Compassionate Care at Homeland Hospice
Homeland Hospice serves families throughout Harrisburg and the surrounding Dauphin County area. They provide end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and personal support for patients facing a life-limiting illness. Choosing a care team is a deeply personal decision for every family. Having a local team that knows the community makes a real difference. Their staff works to ensure that patients stay comfortable in their own homes whenever possible. It is about making every day count. That is the core goal of their hospice mission.
About HOMELAND HOSPICE
Homeland Hospice operates as a non-profit organization, which often means their focus stays strictly on patient needs rather than profit margins. They have been Medicare-certified since September 2009. That is over 15 years of experience serving the Harrisburg region. Being part of a non-profit structure allows them to reinvest resources back into the care they provide to your loved ones. Families should know that they meet federal standards for quality and safety. You can trust that they follow strict rules to keep care levels high. It is comforting to know they have been a steady presence in the community for quite some time now.
High Quality Standards
Understanding Hospice Care in HARRISBURG
Finding the right care in Dauphin County can feel overwhelming at first. The truth is that hospice is not just for the very last days of life. It is a service designed to help manage pain and improve the quality of each day. Many families wait too long to ask for help because they are unsure of the rules. But hospice care can start as soon as a doctor says life expectancy is six months or less. This allows the care team to build a real relationship with the patient. It helps everyone feel more prepared for the road ahead. You do not have to walk this path alone.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have the right to ask hard questions. Start by asking how quickly they can respond to an emergency call at night. You should also ask how often a nurse will visit your home each week. It is important to know if they provide help for family caregivers who might be tired. Ask how they handle pain and other symptoms that cause distress. Finally, ask what happens if the patient needs to move to a hospital for a short time. Do not settle until you feel confident in their answers. A good provider will welcome your questions with open arms.
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