Find the Right Hospice Care in South Central Pennsylvania
This page is the wide view of South Central Pennsylvania, from Harrisburg and Lancaster out to York, Reading, and Chambersburg. About 112 hospices serve a community somewhere in this region, including 26 nonprofits. One can care for a child, three are faith-based, and one has a hospice house in this region. These are different cities, not one metro. Open the city where the person will be, such as Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Reading, or Chambersburg. Camp Hill and West Reading are their own pages, next to Harrisburg and Reading.
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 112 providers
WellSpan Hospice Services
Lewisburg, PA
Adoration Hospice - King of Prussia
King Of Prussia, PA
Gentiva - Meadville
Meadville, PA
Gentiva - Altoona
Altoona, PA
VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove
Hanover, PA
(Family Experience)
(2)
Family Pillars Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
Franklin Hospice
Chambersburg, PA
Windber Hospice
Windber, PA
Brandywine River Valley Hospice
West Grove, PA
Gallagher Hospice
Bridgeville, PA
Masonic Village Hospice
Elizabethtown, PA
(Family Experience)
(5)
Ospta Hospice
Belle Vernon, PA
Willow Tree Hospice
Kennett Square, PA
Adoration Hospice - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services
Carnegie, PA
(Family Experience)
(33)
Family Hospice - Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
(Family Experience)
(8)
Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home - Saint Marys
Saint Marys, PA
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospice
Lebanon, PA
365 Hospice - Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
(Family Experience)
(15)
Caring Hospice Services - Monroeville
Monroeville, PA
92 more providers available
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving South Central 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 South Central Pennsylvania families
Families across South Central 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 South Central Pennsylvania
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central 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 Holy Spirit in Harrisburg?
No. It is in Camp Hill, in Cumberland County. UPMC Harrisburg is downtown, in Dauphin County.
Is Reading Hospital in the city of Reading?
No. It is in West Reading. The city of Reading has its own page.
Hospice Care in South Central Pennsylvania
Finding hospice care in South Central Pennsylvania
This region is a set of hospital cities. The address picks one of them. 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 South Central Pennsylvania
Most hospice in South Central 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 which city that bed is actually in.
Local considerations for South Central Pennsylvania families
The Susquehanna splits Harrisburg from Camp Hill and Carlisle. Reading and West Reading are split by the Schuylkill. York and Hanover are different cities. Maryland, south of York and Franklin counties, is a different state.
Say the county. Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, Berks, and Franklin are all in this region, and they are not interchangeable night drives.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Reading, and Chambersburg are different hospital cities
- Camp Hill and West Reading are not those cities
- Each has its own page
- Maryland is a different state
South Central 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 Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Berks County, Lancaster County, Dauphin County, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Hanover, West Reading, Chambersburg.