Medi Home Hospice
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491579)
CMS process measure: 94.95 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 244-0890 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Medi Home Hospice a CAHPS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.95, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Medi Home Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Charlottesville, VA office in Charlottesville City county. This reflects the CMS-reported geographic reach of its home hospice services.
Yes, Medi Home Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491579, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Medi Home Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving patients from its Charlottesville City county office. It has been Medicare-certified since November 3, 2005, meaning it has operated under CMS oversight for close to two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Medi Home Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care through this hospice, as collected and published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Medi Home Hospice scored 94.95, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 74.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per the published data.
Medi Home Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 81 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Charlottesville base.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Medi Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491579), certified since November 3, 2005, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 3 out of 5 star rating, with 75% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Medi Home Hospice and 75% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Medi Home Hospice scored 94.95, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Medi Home Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Charlottesville, Virginia office in Charlottesville City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Medi Home Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency; ownership type doesn't determine care quality on its own, but it's a factor families sometimes consider alongside the CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Medi Home Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 3, 2005.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Medi Home Hospice; please contact the hospice at (434) 244-0890 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Medi Home Hospice directly at (434) 244-0890 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported for Medi Home Hospice above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Medi Home Hospice (CCN 491579) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491579?state=VA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.