Liberty Home Care And Hospice
Wilmington, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341569)
CMS process measure: 97.7 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 216 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (910) 251-8111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Liberty Home Care And Hospice 3 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite quality measure, the hospice scored 97.70, about at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Liberty Home Care And Hospice serves 216 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, North Carolina office in New Hanover County.
Yes, Liberty Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341569, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Liberty Home Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving families in New Hanover County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1994, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 341569.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, Liberty Home Care And Hospice scored 97.70, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it at about the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.7% of patients, per the published data.
Liberty Home Care And Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 216 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Liberty Home Care And Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1994 (CCN 341569), 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their 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-of-care score is 97.70, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it at about the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Liberty Home Care And Hospice serves 216 ZIP codes from its Wilmington, NC office in New Hanover County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 216 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; the CAHPS survey results and process measures are more direct indicators of family experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 1994.
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 typically for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Liberty Home Care And Hospice at (910) 251-8111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Liberty Home Care And Hospice directly at (910) 251-8111 for that information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported for this hospice above; for further questions, contact the hospice at (910) 251-8111.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Liberty Home Care And Hospice (CCN 341569) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341569?state=NC to see the most 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.