Mary Washington Hospice
Fredericksburg, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491518)
CMS process measure: 94 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (540) 741-3580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mary Washington Hospice received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.00 is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Mary Washington Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Fredericksburg, Virginia office in Fredericksburg City county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mary Washington Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491518), certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mary Washington Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving families in Fredericksburg City and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 1994 (CCN 491518).
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, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a bundle of recommended care processes, Mary Washington Hospice scored 94.00, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 41.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Mary Washington Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 55 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mary Washington Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491518), certified since April 6, 1994, 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Mary Washington Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.00, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 55 ZIP codes from its Fredericksburg, Virginia location in Fredericksburg City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mary Washington Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families' decisions but CMS data does not indicate that one ownership type produces better care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 1994.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean withholding care, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Mary Washington Hospice at (540) 741-3580 and 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 Mary Washington Hospice at (540) 741-3580 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Mary Washington Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491518?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.