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FAMILY HOSPICE
NPI 1134614621
Hospice Care, Community Based in Williamsport, PA

Active since June 27, 2018CLIA 39D2195216 · Waiver
2/5
Patient Care Rating
1100 GRAMPIAN BOULEVARD, FOUR SOUTH, WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701(570) 320-7690(570) 323-0716 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2024, Mar 16, 2021, Aug 15, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Family Hospice NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FAMILY HOSPICE (NPI 1134614621) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 6, 2026, maintains a secondary practice location in Wellsboro, and lists Robert Griffith, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134614621
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameUPMC HOME HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Location Address1100 GRAMPIAN BOULEVARD, FOUR SOUTHWilliamsport, PA 17701
Mailing Address1100 Grampian Boulevard, Four SouthWilliamsport, PA 17701-1909 · (570) 320-7690 · Fax (570) 323-0716
Phone(570) 320-7690
Fax(570) 323-0716
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert GriffithCfo · (724) 778-4606
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1134614621 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 151399
1100 GRAMPIAN BOULEVARD, Williamsport, PA 17701
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsFamily Hospice
Doing Business AsSusquehanna Home Care And Hospice Services

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 132-36 Central AveWellsboro, PA 16901-1840 · Phone (570) 723-0760 · Fax (570) 723-0789

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1007767800070PA

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 39D2195216

Family Hospice - Susquehanna · Williamsport, PA
Active · expires Oct 6, 2026
CLIA Number39D2195216
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 7, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 6, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKathleen Bechdel
Laboratory Phone(570) 320-7691
Laboratory LocationFamily Hospice - Susquehanna1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 39D0188904

Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central PA · Williamsport, PA
Expired · Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number39D0188904
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorLori Ask
Laboratory Phone(570) 320-7690
Laboratory LocationUpmc Home Healthcare Of Central PA1100 Grampian Boulevard Four South, Williamsport, PA 17701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Upmc Home Healthcare (CMS certification number 397006), from CMS Care Compare.

Upmc Home Healthcare

Home health agency · Williamsport, PA
2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number397006
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(570) 320-7690
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
94.3%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
81.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
85.5%
Patients who got better at bathing
83.5%
Patients whose breathing improved
82.8%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
75.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
67.1%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
91.9%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
97.6%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.1%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.3%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
1,381 of 1,909 patient episodes · observed rate 72.34%
80.98% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
1,439 patient stays · observed rate 4.03%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.67% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.96
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Family Hospice (CMS certification number 391513), from CMS Care Compare.

Family Hospice

Hospice · Williamsport, PA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number391513
CMS RegionRegion 3
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 20, 1985
Average Daily Census122patients per day on average
Location1100 Grampian Boulevard, Four South And GatehouseWilliamsport, PA 17701 · Lycoming County
Phone(570) 320-7690
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home72%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility3%
Skilled nursing facility13%
Inpatient hospice facility2%
Inpatient hospital1%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
32%
Patients with dementia
15%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
11%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
4%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
1091 patient stays
99.9%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1091 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1091 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
464 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1091 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
722 patient stays
99.9%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1091 patient stays
99%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,117 patient stays
62.4%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 92
1.8%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 28
38.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 65
8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 34
33.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 51
7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 71
2.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 17
$10,758
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 76
15 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 64
9.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 53
93.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania's NPI number?

The NPI number for Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania is 1134614621. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2018. The provider is doing business as Family Hospice and Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice Services.

Where is Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania located?

Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania is located at 1100 Grampian Boulevard Four South, Williamsport, PA 17701. The listed phone number is (570) 320-7690.

What is Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 39D2195216) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 6, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Upmc Home Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania have?

CMS rates Upmc Home Healthcare 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania was last updated on January 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.