# Hospice Care Prices in Pennsylvania: Typical Ranges and What Drives Them _Last updated: 2026-10-05T07:43:17Z_ > Residents of Pennsylvania usually pay between $1,588 and $5,239 per job for hospice, and a typical job sits close to $2,884. ## Typical cost at a glance | Level | Price | | --- | --- | | Low | ~$1,588 | | Typical | ~$2,884 | | High | ~$5,239 | _Currency: USD, per job._ ## Cost by type | Type | Low | Typical | High | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Standard monthly care | ~$1,588 | ~$3,414 | ~$5,239 | | Part-time or in-home support | ~$667 | ~$1,958 | ~$3,248 | | Admission and one-time fees | ~$143 | ~$569 | ~$995 | | Skilled nursing or full-time care | ~$2,461 | ~$7,125 | ~$11,788 | | Memory or specialised care | ~$2,620 | ~$7,466 | ~$12,312 | ## What moves the price of hospice The scope you agree drives most of the cost of hospice. Every extra task, upgraded material or access complication adds labour and risk, and the provider prices that risk into the quote. ## Timing your hospice Timing changes what you pay for hospice. Demand peaks around holidays, seasonal deadlines and the start of the busy season, and prices follow. Booking in a quieter window is one of the few levers that lowers the figure without cutting scope. ## Who sets hospice prices No one publishes an official rate for hospice. Each provider costs the job from the ground up, so the figure reflects their materials, their time and their current workload. ## What Hospice Care typically costs Most buyers in Pennsylvania see hospice quoted between $1,588 and $5,239 per job. The typical figure is close to $2,884, and that is the number worth writing into a budget before you request quotes. ## Getting quotes for hospice A good hospice quote lists what is included, what is excluded and how long the price is held. If it does none of those, ask for a revised version. ## How to compare quotes for hospice When you compare quotes for hospice, line up the scope, the materials and the timeline rather than just the totals. Ask each provider what would make the price rise after the quote is accepted. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does hospice cost? Most hospice falls between $1,588 and $5,239, with a typical figure near $2,884 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in Pennsylvania. ### What affects the price of hospice? Providers price risk as well as work. A job with unknowns costs more to guarantee, which is why two quotes for the same request can differ so much. Local providers in Pennsylvania can confirm how that applies to your area. ### Is Hospice Care cheaper in smaller cities? Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. In Pennsylvania, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit. ### How many quotes should I get for hospice? Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. 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They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.