Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice
Morehead City, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347042)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 499-6081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the North Carolina average of 3.5, but a 5-star patient survey rating. Patients rate their experience highly even though the overall quality star is slightly under the state average.
Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its Morehead City, NC office.
Yes, Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 347042, certified since 1972), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuous since that date according to CMS records.
About this agency
Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Morehead City, North Carolina, certified since November 16, 1972. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on CMS patient experience survey data. In CMS process measures, 98.24% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.09% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
The agency serves a coverage area spanning 18 ZIP codes from its Morehead City, NC office.
All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available through Medicare.gov. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures before making care decisions, as CMS updates these ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 347042, certified since 1972), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, and 98.24% of patients received timely initiation of care while 85.09% showed improvement in walking ability.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347042?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 18 ZIP codes from its Morehead City, NC location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about staff availability, specific services for your condition, and current quality data; contact the agency at (252) 499-6081 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 1972.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (252) 499-6081 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Carteret Health Care Home Health And Hospice at (252) 499-6081 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/16/1972. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.