Find the Right Hospice Care in Northeastern Pennsylvania
This page is the wide view of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre side of the state. About 57 hospices serve a community somewhere in this region, including 11 nonprofits. Two are faith-based, and two have a hospice house in this region. It is not one service area. Dunmore is the borough next to Scranton, not the same call as downtown. Open Scranton, Dunmore, Wilkes-Barre, or Hazleton, or the county where the person will be.
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 57 providers
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of Berwick
Forty Fort, PA
Traditional Hospice
Dunmore, PA
(Family Experience)
(0)
Gentiva - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Hospice of the Sacred Heart
Moosic, PA
(Family Experience)
(5)
Family Pillars Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
Maylath Valley Health Systems
Sybertsville, PA
Windber Hospice
Windber, PA
All Care Hospice
Hazleton, PA
Adoration Hospice - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Family Hospice - Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
(Family Experience)
(8)
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospice
Lebanon, PA
Hospice for All Seasons
Grantville, PA
(Family Experience)
(10)
365 Hospice - Carrolltown
Carrolltown, PA
(Family Experience)
(4)
Compassionate Care Hospice of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Olyphant, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospice
Allentown, PA
Allied Services Hospice
Clarks Summit, PA
(Family Experience)
(1)
Homeland Hospice
Harrisburg, PA
(Family Experience)
(21)
Advantage Home Health and Hospice - Pottsville
Pottsville, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Amedisys Hospice - Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
37 more providers available
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. The office might be elsewhere in Pennsylvania — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Northeastern Pennsylvania families
Families across Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Northeastern Pennsylvania?
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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?
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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?
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, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in Northeastern Pennsylvania?
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. Then verify by phone.
Is Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Scranton?
No. It is in Plains Township, outside Wilkes-Barre. Scranton's Geisinger hospital is Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Does this region include Allentown?
No. Allentown is the Lehigh Valley. Hazleton is the southern hospital city in this region.
Hospice Care in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Finding hospice care in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Two valley cities and Hazleton. The county page is the one that matches the address. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the region
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens across Northeastern Pennsylvania
Most hospice in Northeastern Pennsylvania happens in the house, apartment, or care facility where the person already lives. A short stay somewhere with a nurse through the night is for symptoms that cannot be managed at home. Ask which bed they would use, and whether that bed is in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township, or Hazleton.
Local considerations for Northeastern Pennsylvania families
Scranton, Dunmore, Wilkes-Barre, and Hazleton have their own pages. Lackawanna County and Luzerne County are different nights even though people say the valley for both.
Say the city. The hill in Scranton, the mountain campus in Plains Township, and Broad Street in Hazleton are not one route after midnight.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township, and Hazleton have different hospitals
- Lackawanna and Luzerne are different counties
- Each city has its own page
- A region is not a license
Northeastern Pennsylvania is a regional hub, not a coverage promise. Open the patient’s city or county before you enroll.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Dunmore, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Schuylkill County.