Hospice Care & Home Health Services in Lynchburg VA
Hospice Care • Lynchburg, VA • 1 Lynchburg office (with service area across central Virginia) locations
Clinic Type
Hospice Care
Address
Lynchburg Office, 3831 Old Forest Rd Suite 3, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone
(434) 849-8614
admin@jamesriverhh.com
Opening Hours
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm (Lynchburg office). After-hours support: 24/7
Emergency Care
24/7 after-hours support
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What areas do you serve?
Lynchburg region and surrounding counties; service areas include Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Bedford City, Buena Vista, Botetourt, Campbell, Charlotte, Lexington, Lynchburg, Franklin, Halifax, Nelson, Pittsylvania, Rockbridge.
What services are covered by Medicare Hospice Benefit?
Physician and nursing visits for pain and symptom management, aide services, social work, chaplain/spiritual care, bereavement support, medications, equipment, and supplies related to hospice diagnosis.
What are the Lynchburg office hours?
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm.
How can I refer a patient to hospice care in Lynchburg?
To refer a patient or connect with a member of our clinical team, call our Lynchburg office at (434) 849-8614 or visit our Referrals page.
What services are covered under Medicare Hospice Benefit?
Services typically include physician and nursing visits for pain and symptom management, aide services, social work support, chaplain/spiritual care, bereavement support, and medications/equipment related to the hospice diagnosis.
Who makes up the Lynchburg hospice team?
A multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing aides, licensed social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers.
Where does James River Home Health operate in Lynchburg?
James River coordinates hospice and home health care across Lynchburg and surrounding counties; contact to confirm your community falls within service area.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- SeniorAdvice: 10/10 Hospice Care Index Score (84 reviews across 15 facilities)
- SeniorCare.com / US News Health / CareChanges: 4.4/5.0 and 4.5/5.0 average ratings (15 reviews for Centra Home Health)
- Alignable: Highly Recommended (6 recommendations from local business owners)
Patients praise
- compassionate and knowledgeable bedside nursing care
- professionalism and kindness of field staff
- high quality care ratings from Medicare-certified sources
- effective coordination with local hospital services
- strong support for families and caregivers
Common complaints
- delayed physician follow-up
- uneven communication regarding test results
- reports of slow or curt administrative and phone staff
"They provide professional and compassionate care to their patients and offer tremendous support and guidance to their patient's famalies."
— Gentle Shepherd Hospice reviewer on Alignable"Every nurse that came to the house to help my mother-in-law was professional & kind!"
— Centerwell Home Health patient/family reviewer on SeniorCare.com"Families who have reviewed Centra’s hospital-based units frequently commend the bedside manner of these nurses, describing staff as compassionate and knowledgeable... At the same time, several reviewers cite delays in physician follow-up and uneven communication about test results."
— CareChanges review summary for Centra Health Home Health ServicesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hospice Provider Good Samaritan Expands in Virginia, Adds Home Health - Hospice News — Sep 5, 2025
- Nonprofit hospice extends reach to new Southwest Virginia communities — Aug 20, 2025
- Good Samaritan Hospice to expand services and reach | News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR — Aug 25, 2025
- Compassionate Care at Home: Westminster Home Health & Hospice Services — Dec 7, 2025
- Veterans honored at pinning ceremony at Lynchburg rehab center — Aug 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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