DC Senior AdvisorHelping Hands Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1113 Cedar Valley Drive in Cedar Bluff, VA 24609. It has been certified since 2011. It cares for about 20 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Virginia average is 9.2. It is better than the Virginia average on 5 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Helping Hands Hospice, Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Helping Hands Hospice, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1113 Cedar Valley Drive, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 |
| Phone | (276) 964-4313 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 491604 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/13/2011 |
How does Helping Hands Hospice, Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Virginia average it is better on 5 of the indicators below and worse on 0.
| Indicator | Helping Hands Hospice, Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 17.9% | 47.5% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.1% | 8.8% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 31.3% | 35.2% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 18.9 min | 13.1 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 93% | 92.2% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 96% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Virginia average 96.6%) and 19.2% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Virginia average 59.2%).
What do families say about Helping Hands Hospice, Inc?
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Helping Hands Hospice, Inc; the Virginia average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Helping Hands Hospice, Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 88% | 76% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 92% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Helping Hands Hospice, Inc deliver care, and to whom?
84% of helping hands hospice, inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (32%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 84% |
| In assisted living | 15% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 32% |
| Respiratory disease | 28% |
| Cancer | 17% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 11% |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does Helping Hands Hospice, Inc serve?
Medicare does not list specific Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs ZIP codes for Helping Hands Hospice, Inc. Confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Helping Hands Hospice, Inc before choosing it?
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
All Medicare-certified hospices in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Helping Hands Hospice, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Helping Hands Hospice, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 491604 and has been since 2011.
What is Helping Hands Hospice, Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Virginia average is 9.2.
How large is Helping Hands Hospice, Inc?
It cares for about 20 patients on an average day.
