North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency
Littleton, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301518)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 95.91 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 444-5317 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91 percent of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.70 is above the New Hampshire state average of 95.91.
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency serves 44 ZIP codes from its Littleton, New Hampshire office in Grafton County.
Yes, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 301518, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, located in Littleton, New Hampshire (Grafton County), has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 1994. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 99.70, compared with the New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.2 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same Care Compare data.
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency serves a broad area, covering 44 ZIP codes from its Littleton office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 301518), certified since September 20, 1994, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91 percent saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84 percent 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 99.70, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 44 ZIP codes from its Littleton, New Hampshire office in Grafton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have typically stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support — pain management and other treatments continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency at (603) 444-5317 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency at (603) 444-5317 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how visits are scheduled near end of life — contact the hospice at (603) 444-5317 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301518?state=NH.
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.