Continuum Home Care & Hospice
Jacksonville, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341582)
CMS process measure: 90.75 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 142 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (910) 989-2682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuum Home Care & Hospice received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 90.75 is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Continuum Home Care & Hospice serves 142 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville, NC office in Onslow County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Continuum Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341582, since 2000); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Continuum Home Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving families in Onslow County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2000 (CCN 341582).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Seventy-eight percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 90.75, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 67.0 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS data.
Continuum Home Care & Hospice reports serving 142 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Continuum Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341582) since May 9, 2000, 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 Care Compare reports a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 75% 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 score is 90.75, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it below the state average on that measure, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS-reported data shows it serves 142 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville, NC office in Onslow County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 142 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 does not by itself determine quality of care; families may still want to review the CMS quality and survey data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2000, according to CMS records.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Continuum Home Care & Hospice at (910) 989-2682 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data doesn't include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (910) 989-2682 for information on how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and staffing or care settings — contact Continuum Home Care & Hospice at (910) 989-2682 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Continuum Home Care & Hospice (CCN 341582) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341582?state=NC to review its current published 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.