Amedisys Hospice
Burlington, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341560)
CMS process measure: 99.94 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 205 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (919) 494-3773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice in Burlington, NC has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.94 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Amedisys Hospice serves 205 ZIP codes from its office in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341560, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, located in Burlington, North Carolina (Alamance County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 1992. It serves a broad area, covering 205 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Amedisys Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.94, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 82.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient survey counts rather than any indication of care quality. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341560), certified since April 23, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 78% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.94, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice, based in Burlington, NC (Alamance County), serves 205 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 205 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice, per CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 23, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (919) 494-3773 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (919) 494-3773 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure results, and the range of ZIP codes served; you can review these for Amedisys Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask further questions by calling (919) 494-3773.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 341560) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341560?state=NC to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.