Amedisys Hospice Care
Chesapeake, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491600)
CMS process measure: 99.82 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (757) 405-3203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice Care an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it, according to the CMS CAHPS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 99.82 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Amedisys Hospice Care serves 97 ZIP codes from its Chesapeake, VA office in Chesapeake City County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491600, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving Chesapeake City County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Amedisys Hospice Care scored 99.82, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and noted that visits occurred in the last days of life for 89.2% of patients, based on the published data.
Amedisys Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 97 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Chesapeake office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491600, since January 21, 2011), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars; 84% said they would definitely recommend it and 83% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.82, above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 97 ZIP codes from its Chesapeake, VA office in Chesapeake City County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (757) 405-3203 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Amedisys Hospice Care at (757) 405-3203 to learn more.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice at (757) 405-3203.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Amedisys Hospice Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491600?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.