Hospice Of North Carolina
Murphy, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341554)
CMS process measure: 97.32 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 516-1104 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Hospice Of North Carolina definitely recommend it 87% of the time, and it scored 97.32 on the CMS composite process measure, which is at the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
Hospice Of North Carolina serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee County.
Yes, Hospice Of North Carolina is Medicare-certified (CCN 341554, certified since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of North Carolina, located in Murphy, NC (Cherokee County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1991. It is identified by CMS under CCN 341554.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 87% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Of North Carolina scored 97.32, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it at the state average. CMS data also shows 73.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 6.
Hospice Of North Carolina reports serving 11 ZIP codes from its Murphy office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of North Carolina is Medicare-certified (CCN 341554) since September 17, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.32, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Murphy, NC, in Cherokee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of North Carolina is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results and quality scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1991.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is limited.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice generally means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it is a personal decision made with a medical team, and it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of North Carolina at (828) 516-1104 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Of North Carolina at (828) 516-1104 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the CAHPS survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how care and support are provided; contact Hospice Of North Carolina at (828) 516-1104 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of North Carolina directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341554?state=NC to confirm current CMS 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.