Community Home Care & Hospice
Roanoke Rapids, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341585)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 291-5353 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Home Care & Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Community Home Care & Hospice serves 98 ZIP codes from its Roanoke Rapids, NC office in Halifax County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Community Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341585), certified since December 16, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, serving families in Halifax County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2002 (CCN 341585).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether patients received a set of important care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. A separate measure, the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life, was reported at 75.5%.
Community Home Care & Hospice reports serving 98 ZIP codes from its Roanoke Rapids office.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341585) as of December 16, 2002, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 75.5%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 98 ZIP codes from its Roanoke Rapids, NC office in Halifax County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS publishes quality measures separately.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (252) 291-5353 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (252) 291-5353 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and staff availability; contact the hospice at (252) 291-5353 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Home Care & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341585?state=NC to confirm current ratings and details.
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.