AFFINITY CARE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 6 NESHAMINY INTERPLEX SUITE 211
TREVOSE, PA 19053 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 13, 2022
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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 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
5
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 AFFINITY CARE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AFFINITY CARE OF PENNSYLVANIA LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
8.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 15th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
169
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 day8.9 min
Ranks better than about 15% 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 weekends9.4%
Ranks better than about 65% 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 life80.8%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 visits84.9%
Ranks better than about 9% 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%
Ranks better than about 33% 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 months36.8%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 care9%
Ranks better than about 41% 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 hospice3.8%
Ranks better than about 18% 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$16,811 · 43rd 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 46.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life46.7%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer12%
- Dementia36%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Lung and respiratory disease5%
- Stroke17%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Affinity Care of Pennsylvania LLC
Affinity Care of Pennsylvania LLC provides hospice services to families in Trevose and the surrounding Bucks County area. This freestanding hospice provider has been Medicare certified since May 2022. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, also known as ACHC. This organization works to ensure providers meet high standards for patient safety and clinical care quality. Choosing a certified provider helps families know that the hospice meets federal requirements for care delivery. Their team operates as a for-profit entity in Pennsylvania. It is worth looking at their specific care marks to see if they fit your needs.
Provider Background
Affinity Care of Pennsylvania LLC is a small, freestanding hospice office. They currently maintain a staff of five people. This team includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. Because they are a smaller agency, they do not currently list any volunteers on their staff. ACHC accreditation means an outside group checked their business practices and clinical rules. That badge shows they want to follow clear, industry-wide standards. For-profit status means the agency is a private business. Some families prefer non-profit groups, while others look purely at the medical care quality. You should check if their specific nursing coverage meets your loved one's daily requirements. They focus on providing hospice care within their local community.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Trevose?
Hospice care in this part of Pennsylvania aims to provide comfort and support during a terminal illness. Most agencies in Bucks County offer home-based visits to help manage pain and symptoms. At this location, the team is quite small. With only one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse, their capacity is limited. This means they may have a different approach than larger agencies with dozens of staff members. They focus on delivering care directly to the patient's place of residence. You should ask about their backup plans for weekends or holidays. It matters how they handle urgent calls when their small team is busy with other patients. Clear communication is the best way to understand how their model will support your family.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right fit is a big step for your family. Start by asking about their after-hours response time. You need to know who answers the phone at three in the morning. Ask how often a nurse will visit your home each week. It is also wise to ask how they handle changes in medication or sudden pain. Ask if they can provide care in a nursing home if home care is no longer possible. Finally, ask for examples of how they work with family caregivers to provide training. Getting clear answers to these five questions will help you feel more confident in your final decision. Take your time to talk with the staff directly.
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