Kindred Hospice
Tarboro, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341581)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 641-7518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Kindred Hospice performed well: 86% would definitely recommend it, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Kindred Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County.
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341581, certified since 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Tarboro, North Carolina, serving families in Edgecombe County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2000.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 86% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kindred Hospice to others, and 88% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, but the recommendation and rating percentages give families a sense of how caregivers experienced this hospice's care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Kindred Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Kindred Hospice's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, covers 19 ZIP codes reachable from its Tarboro office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341581), certified since March 21, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kindred Hospice, and 88% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kindred Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Kindred Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to live 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify where care is delivered; please contact Kindred Hospice at (252) 641-7518 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Kindred Hospice directly at (252) 641-7518 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how CMS quality scores compare to the state average, and the areas served — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data; for anything else, contact the hospice at (252) 641-7518.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kindred Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341581?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.