Amorem
Lenoir, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341504)
CMS process measure: 95.72 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 754-0101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amorem a 5 out of 5 CAHPS star rating, with 92 percent saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Amorem scored 95.72, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Amorem serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Lenoir, North Carolina, in Caldwell County.
Yes, Amorem is Medicare-certified (CCN 341504, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amorem is a non-profit hospice based in Lenoir, North Carolina, in Caldwell County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1985 (CCN 341504), reflecting decades of continuous participation in the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Amorem a CAHPS star rating of 5 out of 5. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Amorem scored 95.72, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.2 percent of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recently published Care Compare data.
Amorem serves a broad area, covering 62 ZIP codes from its Lenoir office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or coverage details beyond that are provided here; families should contact Amorem directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amorem is Medicare-certified (CCN 341504) since September 24, 1985, and 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?
Family caregivers gave Amorem a 5 out of 5 CAHPS star rating; 92 percent said they would definitely recommend it, and 89 percent rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amorem's composite process score is 95.72, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amorem serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Lenoir, North Carolina, in Caldwell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amorem is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly indicate quality, but it's a factor some families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amorem has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1985.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients continue to receive medical attention and support for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Amorem at (828) 754-0101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available doesn't cover intake steps. Please contact Amorem at (828) 754-0101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data; for specifics not listed here, contact Amorem at (828) 754-0101.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amorem directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341504?state=NC using CCN 341504.
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.