James River Home Health Care Llc
Farmville, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491640)
CMS process measure: 96.49 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 315-0175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare data shows 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend James River Home Health Care, and 83% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 96.49 is at the Virginia state average of 96.57.
James River Home Health Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Farmville, Virginia, located in Prince Edward County.
Yes, James River Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491640, since May 13, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
James River Home Health Care LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Farmville, Virginia, serving families in Prince Edward County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2021 (CCN 491640).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available, often because of small numbers of surveyed patients — this should not be read as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, James River Home Health Care scored 96.49, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 9, and that 43.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, based on CMS records, spans 52 ZIP codes from its Farmville office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should confirm current details directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis. No cost information beyond this is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. James River Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491640) since May 13, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS survey data, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.49, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 52 ZIP codes from its Farmville, Virginia office in Prince Edward County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2021.
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 certifies a terminal prognosis.
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 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; please contact them at (434) 315-0175 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (434) 315-0175 to ask about starting care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, the size of the service area, and how long the hospice has been certified — all of which are reported for this hospice above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up James River Home Health Care (CCN 491640) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491640?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.