Capital Hospice

Capital Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice care provider located in Washington, DC. Hospice care is specialized medical care focused on comfort, quality of life, and dignity for people with terminal illnesses who have a life expectancy of six months or less. Rather than curative treatment, hospice emphasizes pain management, symptom control, and emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families. Medicare-certified hospice providers meet federal quality standards.

What to Look For

• Medicare certification and state licensure
• Family satisfaction scores from CAHPS surveys
• Responsiveness to urgent calls and visits
• Range of services offered (medical, emotional, spiritual)
• Staff credentials and experience
• Availability of inpatient care if needed