James River Home Health Care Llc
Lynchburg, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491652)
CMS process measure: 91.41 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 849-8614 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for James River Home Health Care LLC, but 73% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.41, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
James River Home Health Care LLC serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Lynchburg, Virginia, located in Lynchburg City county.
Yes, James River Home Health Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 491652), certified since September 22, 2022. 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 Medicare-certified hospice serving Lynchburg, Virginia and the surrounding Lynchburg City area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the information provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 73% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 91.41, compared with a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 57.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
This hospice's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, covers 33 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing and speak directly with the hospice for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. James River Home Health Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 491652), certified since September 22, 2022, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 91.41, compared with a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lynchburg, Virginia office in Lynchburg City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (434) 849-8614 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is generally for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for pain and symptom management and can discuss options with their doctor at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (434) 849-8614 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact James River Home Health Care LLC directly at (434) 849-8614 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (434) 849-8614 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up James River Home Health Care LLC (CCN 491652) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491652?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.