Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.
Rutland, VT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 471507)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 95.61 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (802) 775-0568 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. a CMS CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.80, above the Vermont state average of 95.61.
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. serves 50 ZIP codes from its Rutland, VT office, located in Rutland County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 471507), certified since 02/19/1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Rutland, Vermont, serving families throughout Rutland County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. 88% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who responded to the CMS survey and represent that specific sample, not every family served.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.80, compared to a Vermont state average of 95.61 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 60.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 50 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 471507, certified since 02/19/1992), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.80, compared to a Vermont state average of 95.61, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 60.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice, based in Rutland, VT (Rutland County), serves 50 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc. is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality directly, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1992.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management, emotional, and spiritual support continue.
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 (802) 775-0568 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 at (802) 775-0568 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality ratings, service area coverage, how care is provided, and staffing — for specifics on this hospice beyond CMS data, contact (802) 775-0568 or review the CMS Care Compare page.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/471507?state=VT.
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.