Find the Right Hospice Care in Derry, Pennsylvania
About 56 hospices currently serve Derry, including 8 nonprofits and 1 with a dedicated inpatient facility. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Finding hospice care in Derry, Westmoreland County usually starts after a hospital stay or a doctor says it is time to talk about comfort. Compare Medicare-certified hospices that report serving this address, then confirm who would come to the door — including after midnight.
We are a free, independent resource created by healthcare professionals to help Pennsylvania families navigate hospice and end-of-life decisions. We bring together hospice provider comparisons, Medicare quality data, our Hospice Education Center, and trusted community resources so families can better understand their options and take the next step with confidence.
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Showing 20 of 56 providers
Bridges Hospice - Layton
Layton, PA
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Bridges Hospice - Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
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(74)
Windber Hospice
Windber, PA
Gallagher Hospice
Bridgeville, PA
Ospta Hospice
Belle Vernon, PA
Adoration Hospice - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services
Carnegie, PA
(Family Experience)
(33)
365 Hospice - Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
(Family Experience)
(15)
Bethany Hospice of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
(Family Experience)
(9)
Caring Hospice Services - Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
Hope Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA
365 Hospice - Carrolltown
Carrolltown, PA
(Family Experience)
(4)
Suncrest Hospice - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
(Family Experience)
(222)
Concordia Hospice of Washington
Canonsburg, PA
(Family Experience)
(25)
Gateway Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA
VITAS Healthcare - Cranberry Township
Cranberry Township, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Masontown
Masontown, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Monongahela
Monongahela, PA
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Listings on this page are Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Derry. An office may be elsewhere in Laurel Highlands or beyond—always confirm coverage for the patient’s address. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Derry families
Families in Derry often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Derry
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Derry?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about Derry?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Derry?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address.
How quickly can hospice start in Derry?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled.
Hospice Care in Derry
Finding hospice care in Derry
Families searching for hospice care in Derry can use this page to find and compare Medicare-certified providers that serve the city. You may receive a referral from a hospital or physician, and you should generally contact more than one hospice to ask about coverage, timing, and support. FindHospices.com brings service information, Medicare quality data, and contact options into one place so you can compare and take the next step with clearer information.
What to compare
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the hospice covers the patient’s address in Derry
- Admission timing and after-hours nursing support
- Aide support, medications, and durable medical equipment coordination
- Inpatient or respite arrangements when home care is not enough
- Experience with the patient’s condition, when relevant
- Medicare quality and family-experience information shown on each profile
- How the team communicates with family caregivers
Where hospice care is provided in Derry
Hospice is usually provided wherever the patient lives—most often at home, and also in assisted living, memory care, nursing facilities, or group homes. When symptoms need more intensive management, some hospices use their own inpatient unit or a contracted facility. The right setting depends on the patient’s needs and what each hospice can arrange.