Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge, Inc
Spruce Pine, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341565)
CMS process measure: 98.36 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 765-5677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge a 5-star rating in the CMS survey, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.36 is at the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spruce Pine, NC office in Mitchell County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified (CCN 341565, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are available here.
About this hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Spruce Pine, North Carolina (Mitchell County), Medicare-certified since August 9, 1993 (CCN 341565). It has served families in the region for decades under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is needed.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.36, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. Its Care Index score is reported as 10, and CMS data show visits occurred in the last days of life for 52.2% of patients, per the published vintage of Care Compare data.
This hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spruce Pine office. No cost information is provided here; families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current updates; families should confirm details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified under CCN 341565, certified since August 9, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating it 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 98.36, which CMS categorizes as at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Spruce Pine, NC office in Mitchell County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside quality measures and personal fit, but CMS data does not indicate that ownership type alone predicts quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is for those who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (828) 765-5677 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (828) 765-5677 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated — this hospice's CMS-reported figures are included above, and further questions can be directed to (828) 765-5677.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Blue Ridge (CCN 341565) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341565?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.