Valley Hospice Inc
Rayland, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361522)
CMS process measure: 98.77 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 859-5650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Hospice Inc holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its composite process score of 98.77 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Valley Hospice Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Rayland, Ohio, in Jefferson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Valley Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361522, since 1987), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valley Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Rayland, Ohio, serving families in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 1987, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Valley Hospice Inc received a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 86% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who responded to the survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Valley Hospice Inc scored 98.77, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. The hospice's care index score was recorded as 10, and CMS data shows that 52.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
Valley Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Rayland office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Valley Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 361522, certified since July 23, 1987. 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?
Family caregivers gave Valley Hospice Inc a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Valley Hospice Inc's composite process score is 98.77, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Valley Hospice Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its Rayland, Ohio office in Jefferson County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Valley Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer a more direct view of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Valley Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 1987, according to CMS records.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in CMS data for Valley Hospice Inc; please contact the hospice at (740) 859-5650 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Valley Hospice Inc directly at (740) 859-5650 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Valley Hospice Inc at (740) 859-5650 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Valley Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361522?state=OH to confirm current CMS ratings and quality 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.