Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care
Virginia Beach, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491603)
CMS process measure: 96.1 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (757) 466-1401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.10 is about at the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, VA office in Virginia Beach City county. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491603, since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving Virginia Beach, Virginia and the surrounding area from its office in Virginia Beach City county. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2011, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.10, which CMS classifies as at the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS has also published a care index score of 8 and reports that 65.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
The hospice reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach location, suggesting a broad regional service area. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are available or implied here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491603) since July 21, 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?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating 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 96.10, which CMS classifies as at the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 65.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Virginia Beach, VA office in Virginia Beach City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of experience of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care at (757) 466-1401 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (757) 466-1401 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the areas it serves — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice at (757) 466-1401.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 491603) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491603?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.