Hospice Care & Home Health Services in Virginia | James River
Trusted home health & hospice care in Virginia since 2013. ACHC-accredited, 24/7 RN support & compassionate care you need. Call (855) 415-5744.
When Every Moment Matters, We’re Here to Help
Compassionate home health and hospice care across Virginia.
From recovery and rehabilitation to comfort-focused hospice care, James River Home Health & Hospice delivers expert clinical care with dignity and compassion. Since 2013, we have served patients and families across Virginia with care designed around one simple belief: healing and comfort happen best at home.
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Making the Right Decision for Someone You Love
The questions come fast and the pressure to decide quickly can be overwhelming.
Is hospice the right choice? Does Medicare cover this? Am I doing the right thing?
You should not have to figure this out alone.
James River Home Health & Hospice was founded in 2013 to fill exactly that gap. Compassionate, responsive care that puts families first. We have been walking beside Virginia families ever since.
About James River Home Health & Hospice
Built on a Foundation of Compassion, Knowledge, and Trust
James River Home Health and Hospice was founded in July 2013 by a team with deep roots in medical equipment and home-based care services. That background gave our founders a unique perspective on what families truly need when facing serious illness. They saw firsthand how fragmented, impersonal care left families feeling lost and unsupported. They knew there was a better way.
What drives us:
- We believe comfort is a right, not a privilege.
- We believe families shouldn’t have to navigate this alone.
- We believe quality care requires quality people.
- We believe in accountability.
- We believe in being there.
Our commitment to you is simple: We’ll treat your loved one the way we’d want our own family treated. We’ll listen to your concerns, respect your choices, and walk beside you every step of the way.
Home-Based Hospice and Home Health Care Across Virginia
James River Home Health and Hospice serves patients and families across Virginia with two distinct but connected services depending on where your loved one is in their care journey.
Hospice Care
For individuals with a life-limiting illness who are choosing comfort and quality of life over curative treatment. Our interdisciplinary team manages pain and symptoms, provides emotional and spiritual support, and walks alongside your family through one of life’s hardest chapters. Covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
Care includes skilled nursing, personal care, emotional and spiritual support, medical equipment and supplies, caregiver education, and 24/7 registered nurse availability.
Learn more about hospice care
Home Health Care
For patients recovering at home after surgery, hospitalization, or illness. Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work delivered directly to your door. Designed to restore independence, prevent hospital readmission, and help your loved one get back to the life they know.
Covered by Medicare Part A and Part B for eligible patients.
Learn more about home health care:
Trust, Credentials, and Recognition
Committed to the Highest Standards
ACHC Accreditation
We’ve earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), which means our clinical care, safety practices, and quality outcomes have been independently verified against national healthcare standards.
Licensed and Insured
Medicare and Medicaid Certified – We meet all Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation and are listed on Medicare’s Care Compare database.
Locally Trusted
For over a decade, families, physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities across Virginia have trusted us to deliver compassionate, high-quality care when it matters most.
One Team, Full Continuum
of Care
Because we offer both hospice and home health, we understand the full spectrum of care needs. If your situation changes, if home health transitions to hospice, or if you’re unsure which service fits, we’ll guide you through the options and make sure you receive the right care at the right time.
Serving Virginia With Seven Convenient Locations
For over a decade, James River Home Health & Hospice has been a trusted partner to families across Virginia. We understand the communities we serve because we’re part of them: our nurses, aides, and therapists live and work in the same towns where we provide care.
We proudly serve patients in:
Seven locations mean faster response times. With offices strategically located across Virginia, we can reach your loved one quickly, whether it’s an urgent symptom change, a scheduled visit, or a middle-of-the-night crisis.
Not sure if we serve your area? Call us at (855) 415-5744. If we can’t reach you directly, we’ll help you find a trusted provider who can.
Getting Started
We’ve removed the barriers that make accessing care frustrating. Here’s how we work together:
Reach our team at (855) 415-5744 or request a consultation online. You’ll speak with someone who listens without rushing you.
A hospice nurse or home health clinician will visit your loved one wherever they are: at home, in the hospital, or in a skilled nursing facility.
Once you’re ready, we can often start services the same day or within hours. You’ll meet your care team, receive all necessary medical equipment and supplies, and have direct contact information for 24/7 support. From that moment forward, you’re never alone in this.
Is This Care Right for You? Here’s Who We Help
James River Home Health & Hospice serves a wide range of patients across Virginia, from those navigating serious illness to those recovering and working toward independence. If you’re wondering whether our services might be right for your family, here’s a clearer picture of who we care for.
Hospice Care
Individuals with a life-limiting illness whose doctor believes they have six months or less if the disease follows its expected course. Hospice isn’t about giving up, it’s about shifting focus from curing disease to ensuring comfort, managing symptoms, and honoring quality of life.
Common conditions we support include:
- Advanced cancer
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- End-stage kidney or liver disease
- Advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke with significant complications
- Terminal diagnoses from any cause
Home Health
Patients recovering at home who need skilled nursing or therapy but don’t require hospitalization or 24-hour care. Home health helps you regain strength, manage chronic conditions, and avoid hospital readmission.
Common situations we support include:
- Recovery after surgery (joint replacement, cardiac surgery, abdominal procedures)
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Fall recovery and injury rehabilitation
- Post-hospital discharge care
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, heart failure, COPD, wound care)
- IV therapy and infusion management
- Complex medication management
Home health is short-term and goal-focused – designed to help you recover, regain function, and return to independence.
What is Hospice Care
Hospice care is specialized medical care for individuals with a life-limiting illness. It focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness. Hospice eligibility is determined when a physician certifies that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course..
Where Does Hospice Care Happen? (It’s Not a Place)
Hospice and home health are services we bring directly to you, not places you go. We provide care wherever you’re most comfortable such as private homes or apartments, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, memory care centers, or residential care settings.
Understanding Coverage and Cost
For eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients, hospice services are fully covered at no cost to you. Most home health services are fully covered by Medicare Part A or Part B when you're homebound and under a physician's care plan.
Let’s Talk About Your Options
If you’re wondering whether hospice or home health is right for your loved one, or if you simply need someone to talk to about what comes next, we’re here. Call us anytime at (855) 415-5744. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions, provide guidance, and help you make the best decision for your family.