Vna Health At Home 1
London, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181508)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.21 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 877-3950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey rated this hospice highly: 96% said they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Vna Health At Home 1 serves 20 ZIP codes from its London, Kentucky office in Laurel County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Vna Health At Home 1 is Medicare-certified, with CCN 181508, certified since 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Health At Home 1 is a non-profit hospice serving London, Kentucky and the surrounding Laurel County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1987 (CCN 181508), reflecting decades of continuous participation in the Medicare hospice program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strongly positive experiences: 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when the number of surveyed families is limited; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Kentucky state average of 96.21 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 72.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on care near the end of life. A care index score of 9 is noted in the data as well.
Vna Health At Home 1 serves 20 ZIP codes from its London, KY location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vna Health At Home 1 is Medicare-certified (CCN 181508), certified since August 26, 1987, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21. CMS data also shows 72.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 20 ZIP codes from its London, Kentucky office in Laurel County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1987.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting their wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (606) 877-3950 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. Please contact the hospice directly at (606) 877-3950 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice coordinates care; contacting the hospice at (606) 877-3950 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Health At Home 1 directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181508?state=KY.
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.