Hospice in ZIP 23606 (Newport News, VA)
For ZIP 23606, Newport News, VA, the latest CMS data lists 5 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 2.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Comparing hospice in ZIP 23606
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 23606, Newport News, VA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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ZIP 23606 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 5 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 23606; 2 of them report an overall star rating (40%). Recorded ownership divides as 5 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at SENTARA HOME CARE SERVICES - NEWPORT NEWS (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.4 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 2.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 71 patients each.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | SENTARA HOME CARE SERVICES - NEWPORT NEWS (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 5 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.4 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 2.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 71 |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY CARE OF VIRGINIA LLC | 2.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 171 | for-profit |
| GENTIVA II | Not rated | 9 | — | 40 | for-profit |
| PERSONAL TOUCH HOME CARE & HOSPICE-NEWPORT NEWS | Not rated | 9 | — | 16 | for-profit |
| SENTARA HOME CARE SERVICES - NEWPORT NEWS | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 70 | for-profit |
| VIRGINIA HEALTH HOSPICE | Not rated | 10 | — | 56 | for-profit |
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