Appalachian Hospice Care
Pikeville, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181524)
CMS process measure: 98.44 (state average 96.21 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 432-2112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Appalachian Hospice Care holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.44 is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Appalachian Hospice Care serves 73 ZIP codes from its Pikeville, Kentucky office in Pike County. Families in that region can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Appalachian Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 181524, certified since April 25, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Appalachian Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving Pikeville, Kentucky and the surrounding Pike County area, Medicare-certified since April 25, 1991 (CCN 181524). Families considering hospice care can rely on the Medicare hospice benefit to cover hospice services for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Appalachian Hospice Care a 5-star rating. Of those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Appalachian Hospice Care scored 98.44, compared to the Kentucky state average of 96.21 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 81.3% of patients, based on the data CMS has published.
Appalachian Hospice Care's service area extends across 73 ZIP codes from its Pikeville office, reflecting a fairly broad regional reach. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures and any measures not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Appalachian Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 181524) since April 25, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare reports a 5-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.44, compared to the Kentucky state average of 96.21 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 81.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Appalachian Hospice Care serves 73 ZIP codes from its Pikeville, Kentucky office in Pike County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; CMS publishes the same survey and quality measures regardless of ownership, and those are the best way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, only treatments aimed at curing the underlying disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Appalachian Hospice Care. Please contact the hospice at (606) 432-2112 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover the intake process. Please contact Appalachian Hospice Care directly at (606) 432-2112 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and its service area — all of which are covered above for this hospice using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Appalachian Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181524?state=KY to review its current CMS ratings and measures.
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.