DC Senior AdvisorPromedica Hospice (fairfax) is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 3975 Fair Ridge Drive in Farifax, VA 22033. It has been certified since 2002. It cares for about 251 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Virginia average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 1 out of 5 stars. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the Virginia average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Promedica Hospice (fairfax)'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Promedica Hospice (fairfax) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Farifax, VA 22033 |
| Phone | (703) 273-8693 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 491565 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/22/2002 |
How does Promedica Hospice (fairfax) score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Promedica Hospice (fairfax) 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 0 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Promedica Hospice (fairfax) | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 68% | 47.5% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.4% | 8.8% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 41.7% | 35.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 13.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.4 min | 13.1 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 88.7% | 92.2% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 86.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Virginia average 96.6%) and 44.9% 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 Promedica Hospice (fairfax)?
70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Promedica Hospice (fairfax); the Virginia average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Promedica Hospice (fairfax) | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 68% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 61% | 76% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 82% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 87% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 66% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 68% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 70% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Promedica Hospice (fairfax) deliver care, and to whom?
62% of promedica hospice (fairfax)'s care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is stroke (30%). 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 | 62% |
| In assisted living | 30% |
| In a nursing facility | 7% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Stroke | 30% |
| Cancer | 26% |
| Other conditions | 14% |
| Dementia | 12% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does Promedica Hospice (fairfax) serve?
Promedica Hospice (fairfax) tells Medicare it serves 70 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 22003
- 22015
- 22027
- 22030
- 22031
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22060
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22152
- 22153
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22205
- 22206
- 22207
- 22209
- 22301
- 22302
- 22303
- 22304
- 22305
- 22306
- 22307
- 22308
- 22309
- 22310
- 22311
- 22312
- 22314
- 22315
What should you ask Promedica Hospice (fairfax) before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
68% of Promedica Hospice (fairfax)'s patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 47.5% across Virginia. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
41.7% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Virginia average 35.2%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
13.7% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Virginia average 9.5%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
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.
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 Promedica Hospice (fairfax) Medicare-certified?
Yes. Promedica Hospice (fairfax) is certified by Medicare under provider number 491565 and has been since 2002.
What is Promedica Hospice (fairfax)'s Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Virginia average is 9.2.
How large is Promedica Hospice (fairfax)?
It cares for about 251 patients on an average day.
