Gentiva II
77% would definitely recommend
33/ 100
Wythe Hospice of Swva
Hospice · 705 E Main Street, Suite B, Wytheville, VA 24382
Family caregiver survey rating
68/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/21/1994 · CCN 491521
- Rank in Wytheville
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Virginia
- #18 of 97 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 50 patients
- County
- Wythe
- Service area
- 44 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 96.6% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 80.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.8 | Better |
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 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 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 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.4% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 21.5% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.5% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 42.9% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 16.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,158 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.5% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.5% | — | 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
Cancer23%
Dementia9%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease22%
Respiratory disease17%
Other conditions22%
Where care is provided
Private home67%
Nursing facility22%
Skilled nursing facility9%
Inpatient hospital1%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (44)
23662, 24058, 24073, 24084, 24124, 24141, 24149, 24201, 24211, 24301, 24311, 24312, 24313, 24314, 24315, 24317, 24318, 24319, 24322, 24323, 24324, 24326, 24328, 24330, 24333, 24343, 24347, 24348, 24350, 24354, 24360, 24361, 24363, 24366, 24368, 24370, 24374, 24375, 24378, 24381, 24382, 24605, 24641, 24651
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wythe Hospice of Swva Medicare-certified?
Yes. Wythe Hospice of Swva (CMS Certification Number 491521) has been Medicare-certified since 07/21/1994, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Wythe Hospice of Swva compare to other hospices in Wytheville?
Wythe Hospice of Swva ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Wytheville on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Wythe Hospice of Swva serve?
Wythe Hospice of Swva reports serving 44 ZIP codes to CMS, including 23662, 24058, 24073, 24084, 24124. Call (276) 228-1710 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Wythe Hospice of Swva. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.