Hospice Of Yancey County
Burnsville, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341564)
CMS process measure: 94.06 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 682-9675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Yancey County holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.06, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Hospice Of Yancey County serves 21 ZIP codes from its Burnsville, North Carolina office in Yancey County.
Yes, Hospice Of Yancey County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341564, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Yancey County is a non-profit hospice based in Burnsville, North Carolina, serving families in Yancey County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 1993, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among respondents, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures that reflect a strong pattern of caregiver satisfaction.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Yancey County scored 94.06, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on published data.
Hospice Of Yancey County's service area covers 21 ZIP codes from its Burnsville office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Yancey County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341564) since July 29, 1993, 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 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their overall experience a 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 94.06, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 21 ZIP codes from its Burnsville, North Carolina office in Yancey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Yancey County is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality measures like CAHPS scores offer more direct insight into caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 1993, over 30 years.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (828) 682-9675 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (828) 682-9675 and verify eligibility and enrollment steps directly with them or on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (828) 682-9675.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Yancey County (CCN 341564) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341564?state=NC to review its current published 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.