Freda H Gordon Hospice
Virginia Beach, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491607)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (757) 321-2242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Freda H Gordon Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS also lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the Virginia state average of 96.57 as not reported.
Freda H Gordon Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, Virginia office in Virginia Beach City county.
Yes, Freda H Gordon Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491607, certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Freda H Gordon Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving Virginia Beach City and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2012 (CCN 491607).
CMS Care Compare data show a Care Index score of 9 for this hospice, along with a reported figure of 57.4% for visits in the last days of life. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10, for this provider; this is often due to too few surveyed patients to report results, and it does not indicate poor quality.
CMS also has not published a comparison of this hospice's composite process measure against the Virginia state average (96.57) for this listing; the comparison is listed as "not reported." Families should not read this as a negative signal, only as an absence of published data.
Freda H Gordon Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. For current details, staffing, services, or to verify any figure, contact the hospice directly at (757) 321-2242 or review its listing at Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Freda H Gordon Hospice?
Yes. Freda H Gordon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491607) since November 16, 2012, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a Care Index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life figure of 57.4% for this hospice, but the comparison of its composite process measure to the Virginia state average (96.57) is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Freda H Gordon Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, Virginia office in Virginia Beach City.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Freda H Gordon Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS data does not indicate that one ownership type provides better care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2012.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 on care or support.
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 at (757) 321-2242 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; contact the hospice at (757) 321-2242 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, staffing, and available support; contact Freda H Gordon Hospice at (757) 321-2242 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Freda H Gordon Hospice (CCN 491607) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491607?state=VA to confirm current CMS data.
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.