Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County
Kannapolis, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341508)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (704) 935-9434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of surveyed 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.
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County serves 60 ZIP codes from its Kannapolis, NC office in Cabarrus County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341508, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County, located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1986. It is operated under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other," and it serves families in Cabarrus County and the surrounding region, covering 60 ZIP codes from its Kannapolis office.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS, not marketing claims.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core elements of hospice care were delivered — 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 and notes that 62.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as data is refreshed periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include cost information, staffing details, or services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341508) since September 9, 1986, 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 gives this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, meaning it is above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 60 ZIP codes from its Kannapolis, NC office in Cabarrus County; contact the hospice at (704) 935-9434 to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's published quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1986.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (704) 935-9434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (704) 935-9434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area; contact the hospice at (704) 935-9434 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County (CCN 341508) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341508?state=NC to review current CMS-published figures.
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.