Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice
Chesapeake, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491546)
CMS process measure: 77.6 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (757) 312-6460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 77.60, below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Chesapeake, Virginia office in Chesapeake City county.
Yes, Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491546, certified since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice in Chesapeake, Virginia (Chesapeake City county), operating under an 'Other' ownership structure. It has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1996, meaning it has served families in the region for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 77.60, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this provider, and notes that 45.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Chesapeake office. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, it may be due to small patient sample sizes, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491546), certified since November 21, 1996. 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 3-star family caregiver rating, with 80% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 77.60 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Virginia state average of 96.57, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Chesapeake, Virginia, in Chesapeake City county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 1996.
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 is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 abandoning medical 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; please contact them at (757) 312-6460 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice at (757) 312-6460 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact this hospice at (757) 312-6460 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491546?state=VA to confirm current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.