VNA HOSPICE SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY
NPI 1558358606
Hospice Care, Community Based in Erie, PA

Q: What is Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County's specialty?

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

Q: What quality rating does Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County have?

CMS rates Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County 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.

Active since October 04, 2005CLIA Certified · 2 labs

2/5

Patient Care Rating

2253 W GRANDVIEW BLVD, ERIE, PA 16506(814) 454-2831(814) 453-5357 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County NPPES

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

VNA HOSPICE SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY (NPI 1558358606) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Erie, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Christine N O'brien, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558358606

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameVISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY

Location Address2253 W GRANDVIEW BLVDErie, PA 16506-4507

Mailing Address2253 W Grandview BlvdErie, PA 16506-4507 · (814) 454-2831 · Fax (814) 453-5357

Phone(814) 454-2831

Fax(814) 453-5357

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialChristine N O'brienExecutive Director · (814) 454-2831

Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 2015

✔ NPI 1558358606 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 · 158199

2253 W GRANDVIEW BLVD, Erie, PA 16506

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVna Hospice Services Of Erie County

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified391581PA · Hospice

Medicaid01485532PA

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 39D1102461

Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County · Erie, PA

Active · expires May 6, 2028

CLIA Number39D1102461

Laboratory TypeHospice

Certificate Effective DateMay 7, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateMay 6, 2028

Laboratory DirectorDr. Danielle M. Hansen

Laboratory Phone(814) 454-2831

Laboratory LocationVna Hospice Services Of Erie County2253 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA 16506

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 39D0183921

Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie Cty · Erie, PA

Active · expires Aug 31, 2026

CLIA Number39D0183921

Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency

Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026

Laboratory DirectorDr. Danielle M. Hansen

Laboratory Phone(814) 454-2831

Laboratory LocationVisiting Nurse Association Of Erie Cty2253 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA 16506

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County (CMS certification number 397034), from CMS Care Compare.

Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County

Home health agency · Erie, PA

2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipNonProfit

CMS Certification Number397034

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966

Phone(814) 454-2831

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

92.6%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

82.2%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

76.4%

Patients who got better at bathing

82.1%

Patients whose breathing improved

77.2%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

79.9%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

73.1%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

94.8%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

99.2%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.2%

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

1,397 of 1,601 patient episodes · observed rate 87.26%

89.61% Better Than National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

1,139 patient stays · observed rate 3.86%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

3.96% Same As National Rate

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care

0.87

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 Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County (CMS certification number 391581), from CMS Care Compare.

Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County

Hospice · Erie, PA

OwnershipNon-Profit

CMS Certification Number391581

CMS RegionRegion 3

Medicare-Certified SinceMay 18, 1994

Average Daily Census48patients per day on average

Location2253 West Grandview BoulevardErie, PA 16506 · Erie County

Phone(814) 454-2831

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

Home

67%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

Skilled nursing facility

25%

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

34%

Patients with dementia

17%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

16%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

Patients with other conditions

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

299 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

299 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

299 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

121 patient stays

97.5%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

299 patient stays

99.3%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

196 patient stays

99.5%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

43 patient stays

97.7%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

299 patient stays

97.7%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

393 patient stays

46.6%

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 51

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 28

37.3%

Early live discharges

National percentile 89

13.3%

Late live discharges

National percentile 18

26.7%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 19

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 43

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 6

$7,939

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 57

12.9 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 86

13.6%

Visits near death

National percentile 24

86.5%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHANNON MARIE BOYD PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant