Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)
Farifax, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491565)
CMS process measure: 86.52 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 158 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (703) 273-8693 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) a 1-star CAHPS rating, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.52, below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) serves 158 ZIP codes from its Fairfax, VA office in Fairfax County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) is Medicare-certified (CCN 491565, since 2002). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) is a for-profit hospice located in Fairfax, Virginia, serving families in Fairfax County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2002 (CCN 491565).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 1 star. In that survey, 70% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 68% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) scored 86.52, compared with a 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 reports that 44.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life; families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Care Compare, as they can reflect small sample sizes and vary by reporting period.
The hospice serves a broad area, covering 158 ZIP codes from its Fairfax office. For any measure not mentioned here, CMS has not published data for this hospice, which is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of care quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) is Medicare-certified (CCN 491565), certified since May 22, 2002. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 1-star overall rating, with 70% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 68% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 86.52, compared with a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 158 ZIP codes from its office in Fairfax, Virginia (Fairfax County).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 158 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; families may want to review CAHPS survey results and quality measures alongside ownership when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2002.
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 and quality of life for patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) provides care; contact the hospice at (703) 273-8693 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (703) 273-8693 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data for Promedica Hospice (Fairfax).
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)'s certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491565?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.