Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Washington, Dc
Washington, DC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 091509)
CMS process measure: 92.7 (state average 96.59 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (804) 690-2412 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend this hospice 66% of the time, and 68% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.70, below the District of Columbia state average of 96.59.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, DC serves 38 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office in District of Columbia county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, DC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 091509, certified since October 13, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, DC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Washington, DC and the surrounding District of Columbia county area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 66% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 68% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 92.70, compared to a District of Columbia state average of 96.59 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 was also reported by CMS.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, DC serves 38 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office. Ownership type was not provided in the available data; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 091509) since October 13, 2023, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 66% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 68% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 92.70, compared to a District of Columbia state average of 96.59, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Washington, DC office in District of Columbia county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data available for this listing; you can contact the hospice at (804) 690-2412 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2023.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (804) 690-2412 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with this provider, contact the hospice directly at (804) 690-2412 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care — this hospice can be reached at (804) 690-2412 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/091509?state=DC.
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.