Quick answers
- Where is Special Care Hospice?
- 18334 Riverside Drive - PO Box 268, Grundy, VA 24614, in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- What is the phone number of Special Care Hospice?
- (276) 935-6655, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Special Care Hospice?
- Medicare (CMS) does not show a star rating for Special Care Hospice in the current data.
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Family survey and quality measures
| Family caregivers who would definitely recommend it Share of family caregivers who answered “definitely yes”. | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 Higher is better. | Not reported to Medicare |
| Hospice Care Index Combines 10 indicators from Medicare claims, for example nurse visits in the last days of life. Higher is better. | 6 of 10 |
| Complete assessment at admission Patients whose pain, breathing, other symptoms and wishes for care were all checked when hospice care began. Higher is better. | 100% |
Survey period: 10/01/2023-09/30/2025. Quality measure period: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024.
Key facts
| Type | Hospice |
|---|---|
| Ownership | For profit |
| Medicare certification date | 2004-05-26 |
| Address | 18334 Riverside Drive - PO Box 268, Grundy, VA 24614 Office address: care is given where the patient lives. |
| County | Buchanan County |
| State | Virginia |
| Phone | (276) 935‑6655 |
| CMS Certification Number | 491570 |
| Name in Medicare records | SPECIAL CARE HOSPICE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any hospice, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the hospice certified by Medicare, and does it serve the area where the patient lives (home, nursing home or assisted living)?
- How quickly can care start, and how often will a nurse and an aide visit?
- Who answers the phone at night and on weekends, and how fast can a nurse come to the home?
- How does the team manage pain and other symptoms? Which medicines, equipment and supplies are included?
- Does the hospice offer short inpatient stays or respite care to give family caregivers a break? Where?
- Can the patient keep their own doctor? Who leads the care plan, and how is the family included?
- What support is offered for the family: social worker, chaplain, volunteers, grief support after a death?
- Are there staff or interpreters who speak your language?
- Are there any costs you would pay? Ask for the answer in writing.
Other hospice providers nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Medical Services of America Home Health & Hospice21 mi · Richlands, VA · 5 of 5 stars
- Helping Hands Hospice, Inc26 mi · Cedar Bluff, VA
- Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care26 mi · Cedar Bluff, VA · 5 of 5 stars
- Appalachian Hospice Care27 mi · Pikeville, KY · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Buchanan General Hospital2.2 mi · Grundy, VA · Acute Care Hospital
- Clinch Valley Medical Center21 mi · Richlands, VA · Acute Care Hospital
- Dickenson Community Hospital22 mi · Clintwood, VA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Hospice - General Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-08-19, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Hospice - Provider Data — CMS, data updated 2026-08-07, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Hospice care - Provider CAHPS Hospice Survey Data — CMS, data updated 2026-08-07, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances