41/ 100
Not rated
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc
Hospice · 3451 Benning Rd Ne, Ste 200, Washington, DC 20019
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
11/ 100
Poor
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/13/2023 · CCN 091509
- Rank in Washington
- #4 of 5 hospices
- Rank in District of Columbia
- #4 of 4 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 12 patients
- County
- District of Columbia
- Service area
- 38 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 2 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 92.7% | 96.6% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 68% | — | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 62% | — | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 80% | — | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | — | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 66% | — | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 68% | — | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 66% | — | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 16.4% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 66.7% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 16.7% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $7,238 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 16.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 16.6% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 91% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer35%
Dementia19%
Stroke12%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Other conditions14%
Where care is provided
Private home48%
Assisted living33%
Nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospital15%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (38)
20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20013, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20024, 20032, 20036, 20037, 20136, 20659, 20664, 20716, 20735, 20743, 20744, 20747, 20748, 20815, 20817, 20850, 22046, 22201, 22485, 22556
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc (CMS Certification Number 091509) has been Medicare-certified since 10/13/2023, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc compare to other hospices in Washington?
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc ranks #4 of 5 hospices based in Washington on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc serve?
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc reports serving 38 ZIP codes to CMS, including 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005. Call (804) 690-2412 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.