Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc
Virginia Beach, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491656)
CMS process measure: 99.08 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc, and CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.08, above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, VA office. County information was not provided in the available data.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491656), certified since 06/22/2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Virginia Beach, VA, certified since 06/22/2023. CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to generate a reliable score — this is not an indication of poor quality. However, the survey data available shows that 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.08, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 67.2% of patients, according to the data provided.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 55 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491656) since 06/22/2023, 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?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 99.08 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to Virginia's state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. Its CMS care index score is reported as 8, and visits occurred in the last days of life for 67.2% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, VA location, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not included in the data provided; families can confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since 06/22/2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped seeking curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care itself, and patients may still receive treatment for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice directly to ask about their settings and services, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps for this hospice; contact the hospice directly to learn how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met at different times of day, and how the hospice supports family caregivers — contact this hospice directly for specifics, and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491656?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.