Riverside Hospice
Warsaw, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491554)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (804) 443-6130 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Riverside Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Warsaw, Virginia office in Richmond County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Riverside Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491554, certified since December 21, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Riverside Hospice, located in Warsaw, Virginia (Richmond County), is a Medicare-certified hospice that has held its certification since December 21, 1999, under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other." This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Riverside Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Riverside Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the same data set.
Riverside Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 50 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Riverside Hospice?
Yes, Riverside Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491554), certified since December 21, 1999. 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, Riverside Hospice received a 5-star rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Riverside Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 52.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Riverside Hospice, based in Warsaw, Virginia (Richmond County), serves 50 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Riverside Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families' understanding of a hospice's structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Riverside Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to manage symptoms and improve comfort. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people who have a life-limiting illness and have generally chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as hospice teams actively manage pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Riverside Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (804) 443-6130 and 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 Riverside Hospice at (804) 443-6130 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, services offered, and service area coverage; Riverside Hospice can be contacted at (804) 443-6130 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Riverside Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491554?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.