Helping Hands Hospice, Inc
Cedar Bluff, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491604)
CMS process measure: 95.97 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 964-4313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 89% would definitely recommend Helping Hands Hospice, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.97, about at the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Helping Hands Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Cedar Bluff, Virginia office in Falls Church City county. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491604), certified since December 13, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia (Falls Church City county), Medicare-certified since December 13, 2011 (CCN 491604). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which may occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Helping Hands Hospice, Inc scored 95.97, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Virginia's average of 96.57. The care index score reported is 10, and CMS data shows 19.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published figures.
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc serves a broad area, covering 27 ZIP codes from its Cedar Bluff, Virginia office. Families should confirm current service areas directly with the hospice.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Helping Hands Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491604) since December 13, 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 CMS's CAHPS survey data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 95.97, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Virginia's average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 27 ZIP codes from its Cedar Bluff, Virginia office in Falls Church City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results alongside this.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 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 is focused on comfort for people with a life expectancy of six months or less 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Helping Hands Hospice, Inc at (276) 964-4313 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Helping Hands Hospice, Inc directly at (276) 964-4313 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly for anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Helping Hands Hospice, Inc (CCN 491604) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491604?state=VA to review its current published 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.