Centra Hospice Farmville
Farmville, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491608)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 315-2885 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centra Hospice Farmville has a 4 out of 5 star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Centra Hospice Farmville serves 36 ZIP codes from its Farmville, Virginia office in Prince Edward County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Centra Hospice Farmville is Medicare-certified (CCN 491608, since January 23, 2013), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
Centra Hospice Farmville is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Farmville, Virginia, serving Prince Edward County and surrounding areas. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Centra Hospice Farmville an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects whether a hospice consistently performed a set of core care processes — Centra Hospice Farmville scored 100.00, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 45.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to published Care Compare data.
Centra Hospice Farmville's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, covers 36 ZIP codes from its Farmville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Centra Hospice Farmville is Medicare-certified (CCN 491608), certified since January 23, 2013, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4 out of 5 star rating, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating their experience 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, above the Virginia state average of 96.57, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 and 45.5% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Centra Hospice Farmville serves 36 ZIP codes from its Farmville, Virginia office in Prince Edward County, per CMS Care Compare.
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?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centra Hospice Farmville has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 2013.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment; both prioritize quality of life and symptom relief.
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 on medical care or attention — pain relief, emotional support, and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Centra Hospice Farmville; please contact the hospice at (434) 315-2885 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Centra Hospice Farmville, contact them directly at (434) 315-2885 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — Centra Hospice Farmville's CMS data on these points is included above; ask staff directly at (434) 315-2885 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Centra Hospice Farmville directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491608?state=VA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.