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Home health agency · CMS Certification 397133

SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICE

2700 LUTHER DR, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201

(717) 264-8178

Value46/ 100

3★ care at average cost — fair value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
Not yet reported by CMS
Date certified
1978-06-06

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(686 patients)
84.15%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(686 patients)
88.65%
Got better at bathing(686 patients)
86.75%
Breathing improved(673 patients)
90.13%
Got better at taking medications correctly(682 patients)
89.42%
Discharge function score(681 patients)
75.92%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(910 patients)
91.87%
Acted on medication issues promptly(911 patients)
98.02%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(910 patients)
0.44%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(702 patients)
0.25%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(791 patients)
56.64%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(833 patients)
83.6%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(481 patients)
4.21%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(415 patients)
10.55%
Sent health information to the next provider(259 patients)
77.22%
Gave health information to the patient(648 patients)
98.61%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICE

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.