Athc - Hospice, Llc
Colonial Heights, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491631)
CMS process measure: 97.87 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (804) 520-7766 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Athc - Hospice, LLC in Colonial Heights, VA received a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.87 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Athc - Hospice, LLC serves 48 ZIP codes from its Colonial Heights, Virginia office, located in Chesterfield County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Athc - Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491631, certified since March 19, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Athc - Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Colonial Heights, Virginia, serving families in Chesterfield County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2019.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Athc - Hospice, LLC received a 3-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Athc - Hospice, LLC scored 97.87, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 70.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Athc - Hospice, LLC reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Colonial Heights office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is available here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Athc - Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 491631) since March 19, 2019, 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 3-star rating, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 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 97.87, compared to the Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Athc - Hospice, LLC serves 48 ZIP codes from its Colonial Heights, Virginia office in Chesterfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Athc - Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the hospice's public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2019, according to 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 those who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of 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 curing the underlying 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; contact Athc - Hospice, LLC at (804) 520-7766 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact them directly at (804) 520-7766 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the areas served; this listing's CMS figures can help start that conversation, and additional questions can be directed to (804) 520-7766.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Athc - Hospice, LLC's details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491631?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.