Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services
Marion, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341573)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 652-1318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services serves 29 ZIP codes from its Marion, North Carolina office in McDowell County.
Yes, Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 341573, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services is a for-profit hospice based in Marion, North Carolina, serving McDowell County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1995 (CCN 341573).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Carepartners earned an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Carepartners scored 100.00, compared with the North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data vintage.
Carepartners' service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 29 ZIP codes from its Marion office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 341573) since March 10, 1995, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Carepartners received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 92% rating it 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 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 with 71.0% of patients receiving visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data shows Carepartners serving 29 ZIP codes from its Marion, North Carolina office in McDowell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Carepartners is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores and composite process scores are better indicators of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Carepartners has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 1995.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up on care, support, or attention to a patient's needs and wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Carepartners at (828) 652-1318 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Carepartners at (828) 652-1318 for information on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice for support — figures like these for Carepartners are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Carepartners Hospice & Palliative Care Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341573?state=NC using CCN 341573.
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.