Home Nursing Company Inc
Lebanon, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491588)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.57 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 889-4318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Home Nursing Company Inc, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Home Nursing Company Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Lebanon, Virginia office in Russell County.
Yes, Home Nursing Company Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491588, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Nursing Company Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Lebanon, Virginia, in Russell County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2006, meaning it has provided care to Medicare beneficiaries under federal certification for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, Home Nursing Company Inc scored 100.00, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports that 64.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 8 is on record.
The hospice's service area, per CMS ZIP-level data, covers 34 ZIP codes surrounding its Lebanon office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Home Nursing Company Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 491588) since November 7, 2006, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not suggest a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Virginia state average of 96.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Nursing Company Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS tracks the same quality measures for all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort for people nearing the end of life, generally when curative treatment has stopped, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, dignity, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (276) 889-4318 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (276) 889-4318 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (276) 889-4318 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Home Nursing Company Inc's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491588?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.