Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc
Winchester, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491508)
CMS process measure: 98.92 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 118 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (540) 536-5210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blue Ridge Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.92 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Blue Ridge Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its Winchester, VA office in Winchester City county. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491508, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are available beyond this.
About this hospice
Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Winchester, Virginia, serving families in Winchester City and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1992 (CCN 491508).
According to CMS Care Compare data, families who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Blue Ridge Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated the care 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Blue Ridge Hospice scored 98.92, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 59.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of poor quality.
Blue Ridge Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 118 ZIP codes from its Winchester office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491508) since February 19, 1992, 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 Hospice Survey, Blue Ridge Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Blue Ridge Hospice's composite process score of 98.92 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Blue Ridge Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its Winchester, VA office in Winchester City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 118 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Ridge Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can inform families' understanding of an organization's structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Ridge Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1992.
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 rather than cure for people expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Blue Ridge Hospice at (540) 536-5210 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Blue Ridge Hospice at (540) 536-5210 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Blue Ridge Hospice at (540) 536-5210 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Blue Ridge Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491508?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.