Medi Home Hospice
Newland, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341533)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 733-0663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medi Home Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Medi Home Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its Newland, North Carolina office in Avery County. Families in that broad surrounding area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, Medi Home Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341533, certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Medi Home Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Newland, North Carolina, serving families in Avery County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 1988, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Medi Home Hospice a 4-star rating. 89% of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Medi Home 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 73.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of timely end-of-life support.
Medi Home Hospice reports serving 92 ZIP codes from its Newland office, indicating a fairly wide service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Medi Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341533) since 1988, 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?
Caregivers gave Medi Home Hospice a 4-star rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 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 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Medi Home Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its Newland, North Carolina office in Avery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Medi Home Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS tracks quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 1988.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Medi Home Hospice; contact the hospice at (828) 733-0663 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake details; contact Medi Home Hospice directly at (828) 733-0663 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, staffing, care settings, and how quickly a hospice responds to needs — contact Medi Home Hospice at (828) 733-0663 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Medi Home Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341533?state=NC to confirm current CMS 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.