Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia
Woodbridge, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491643)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (571) 677-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score to compare against the Virginia state average of 96.57 for this hospice, though it does report a care index score of 9 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 76.3% of patients.
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia serves 36 ZIP codes from its Woodbridge, Virginia office in Prince William County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 491643, since October 15, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia is a for-profit hospice based in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving families in Prince William County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2021 (CCN 491643).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than an indication of quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for comparison against the Virginia state average of 96.57 for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and indicates that visits occurred in the last days of life for 76.3% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 36 ZIP codes from its Woodbridge, Virginia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia is Medicare-certified (CCN 491643) since October 15, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the Virginia state average of 96.57; CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia serves 36 ZIP codes from its Woodbridge, Virginia location in Prince William County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia is listed as a for-profit hospice on CMS Care Compare; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing available quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2021.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia at (571) 677-2600 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 Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia at (571) 677-2600 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contact Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia at (571) 677-2600 for specifics not listed on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia (CCN 491643) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491643?state=VA to review the latest published data.
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.