Commonwealth Hospice
Danville, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491605)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 799-5313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Commonwealth Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Commonwealth Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Danville, VA office in Danville City county. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Commonwealth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491605, since December 15, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Commonwealth Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Danville, Virginia (Danville City county), Medicare-certified since December 15, 2011 (CCN 491605). It serves families across 32 ZIP codes from its Danville office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Commonwealth Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Commonwealth Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the same published dataset.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; specific vintage dates should be confirmed directly on the Care Compare website. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts during the reporting period and should not be interpreted as an indication of poor quality.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. This listing does not include cost, staffing, or service details beyond what CMS has published; families should contact Commonwealth Hospice directly for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Commonwealth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491605) since December 15, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Commonwealth Hospice and 83% 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-of-care score is 100.00, above the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Commonwealth Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Danville, Virginia (Danville City county).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Commonwealth Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2011.
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 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?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for comfort and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Commonwealth Hospice; contact the hospice at (434) 799-5313 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; contact Commonwealth Hospice at (434) 799-5313 to ask how to begin care and verify options on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, services offered, and areas served — Commonwealth Hospice's CAHPS and composite scores are noted above, and further questions can be directed to (434) 799-5313.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Commonwealth Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491605?state=VA to review its current published CMS 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.