Phs Hospice Care
Fairfax, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491629)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (703) 352-1939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Phs Hospice Care, and its composite process score compared to Virginia's state average of 96.57 is also not reported. CMS does report a Care Index Score of 8 for this hospice.
Phs Hospice Care serves 53 ZIP codes from its Fairfax, VA office in Fairfax City county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Phs Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491629, since April 4, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No other coverage details are provided here.
About this hospice
Phs Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Fairfax, Virginia (Fairfax City county), Medicare-certified since April 4, 2018 (CCN 491629). The hospice serves a broad area, covering 53 ZIP codes from its Fairfax office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Phs Hospice Care has a Care Index Score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality, only that the survey results are not yet available.
CMS also has not published a comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the Virginia state average of 96.57 (listed as "not reported"). CMS does report that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.3% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should note that no additional quality metrics beyond those listed here have been published for this hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review Medicare Care Compare for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Phs Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 491629) since April 4, 2018, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a Care Index Score of 8 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.3% of patients, but a comparison of the composite process score to Virginia's state average of 96.57 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Phs Hospice Care serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Fairfax, Virginia (Fairfax City county).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Phs Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2018.
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, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort for patients who have a life-limiting illness and have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean forgoing all medical attention, as hospice teams continue to manage pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; please contact Phs Hospice Care at (703) 352-1939 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Phs Hospice Care at (703) 352-1939 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures noted here, how the hospice supports patients and caregivers, and what areas and services it covers; contact Phs Hospice Care at (703) 352-1939 for specifics not included in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Phs Hospice Care (CCN 491629) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491629?state=VA to review its current published data.
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.