Caris Healthcare, Lp (Abingdon)
Abingdon, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491601)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 494-0465 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County.
Yes, Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491601, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) is a for-profit hospice located in Abingdon, Virginia, serving Washington County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 491601.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes. This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 70.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 82 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no further cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur when patient counts are small, and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) is Medicare-certified (CCN 491601) since May 20, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS publishes the same quality measures for all hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (276) 494-0465 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (276) 494-0465 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (276) 494-0465.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon) using CCN 491601 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491601?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.