Hospice Of Virginia
Tappahannock, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491537)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 263 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (804) 281-0451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Virginia a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Hospice Of Virginia serves 263 ZIP codes from its office in Tappahannock, Virginia, in Richmond County.
Yes, Hospice Of Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 491537, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Virginia is a for-profit hospice based in Tappahannock, Virginia, in Richmond County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1996, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for many years.
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 survey respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Hospice Of Virginia scored 100.00, compared with a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 63.7% of patients, based on published CMS data. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because too few patients were surveyed to report a reliable figure — it does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice Of Virginia's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 263 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 491537) since November 1, 1996, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star rating, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 80% 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, compared with a Virginia state average of 96.57 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 63.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Hospice Of Virginia as serving 263 ZIP codes from its Tappahannock, Virginia office in Richmond County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 263 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Virginia is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1996.
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; both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms, and can discuss any care decisions with their hospice team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Of Virginia at (804) 281-0451 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of Virginia at (804) 281-0451 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing's CMS-based data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Virginia (CCN 491537) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491537?state=VA to confirm current CMS-reported information.
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.