@heart Hospice
84% would definitely recommend
67/ 100
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Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospice · 516 South Independence Blvd, Suite 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Family caregiver survey rating
61/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/21/2011 · CCN 491603
- Rank in Virginia Beach
- #2 of 9 hospices
- Rank in Virginia
- #27 of 97 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 59 patients
- County
- Virginia Beach City
- Service area
- 46 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 96.1% | 96.6% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 65.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9.2 | 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 76% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 85% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 58.1% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.9% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 35.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 24.4% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,726 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 9.9 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 93.3% | — | 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
Cancer26%
Dementia31%
Heart/circulatory disease25%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions10%
Where care is provided
Private home52%
Assisted living41%
Nursing facility4%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (46)
23061, 23188, 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324, 23325, 23430, 23434, 23435, 23451, 23452, 23453, 23454, 23455, 23456, 23457, 23462, 23464, 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23508, 23509, 23510, 23513, 23518, 23601, 23602, 23605, 23606, 23661, 23662, 23664, 23666, 23669, 23692, 23693, 23696, 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23707
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number 491603) has been Medicare-certified since 07/21/2011, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Virginia Beach?
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care ranks #2 of 9 hospices based in Virginia Beach on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care serve?
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 46 ZIP codes to CMS, including 23061, 23188, 23320, 23321, 23322. Call (757) 466-1401 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.