Vna Health At Home
Bardstown, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181521)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 96.21 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (502) 349-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vna Health At Home has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 98.80 is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Vna Health At Home serves 25 ZIP codes from its Bardstown, KY office in Nelson County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Vna Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 181521, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Health At Home is a for-profit hospice based in Bardstown, Kentucky, serving families in Nelson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1990, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vna Health At Home a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were completed, Vna Health At Home scored 98.80, compared to the Kentucky state average of 96.21 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and 79.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, though how this compares to state figures was not provided in the available data.
Vna Health At Home's service area, per CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes from its Bardstown office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current vintage of these numbers.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vna Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 181521) since August 28, 1990. 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 Vna Health At Home a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 measure score is 98.80, above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 25 ZIP codes from its Bardstown, Nelson County, KY office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna Health At Home is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 1990.
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 decided 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 focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and symptoms, and can leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Vna Health At Home at (502) 349-5500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Vna Health At Home at (502) 349-5500 to discuss how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, the service area, and how care needs are met; contact Vna Health At Home at (502) 349-5500 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Health At Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181521?state=KY to confirm current ratings and details.
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.