Riverside Walter Reed Hospice
Gloucester, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491530)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (804) 693-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Gloucester, Virginia office in Gloucester County.
Yes, Riverside Walter Reed Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491530, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Gloucester, Virginia, certified by Medicare since October 27, 1995. It is one of many Medicare-certified providers whose quality information is published on the CMS Care Compare website.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Riverside Walter Reed Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among families who responded, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core clinical processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10, and visits in the last days of life were reported at 40.8%.
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Gloucester, Virginia office in Gloucester County, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Riverside Walter Reed Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491530) and has been since October 27, 1995. 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Gloucester, Virginia office in Gloucester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 1995.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Riverside Walter Reed Hospice provides care; please contact them at (804) 693-1111 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Riverside Walter Reed Hospice at (804) 693-1111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here for Riverside Walter Reed Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Riverside Walter Reed Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491530?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.