Affinity Care Of Virginia Llc
Newport News, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491637)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 192 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (757) 330-8050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Care Of Virginia has a 2-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Affinity Care Of Virginia serves 192 ZIP codes from its Newport News, Virginia office in Newport News City county, according to CMS data.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Virginia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491637, certified since February 24, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Newport News, Virginia, serving families in Newport News City and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Affinity Care Of Virginia received a 2-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Affinity Care Of Virginia scored 100.00, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.2% of patients, per the published data.
Affinity Care Of Virginia's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 192 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Newport News office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Care Of Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 491637), certified since February 24, 2021, 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, this hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 192 ZIP codes from its Newport News City, Virginia location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 192 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Care Of Virginia is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS data; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it's one factor families sometimes consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021, per CMS records.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Affinity Care Of Virginia at (757) 330-8050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (757) 330-8050 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families — you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (757) 330-8050.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Affinity Care Of Virginia at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491637?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.