Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341591)
CMS process measure: 95.23 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 273 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 442-9126 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.23, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount serves 273 ZIP codes from its office in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County.
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount is Medicare-certified (CCN 341591, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount is a for-profit hospice based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving Edgecombe County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2006 (CCN 341591).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.23, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The related care index score reported is 10, and 69.6% of patients had visits from staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice reports serving a wide area, covering 273 ZIP codes from its Rocky Mount office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not included here, CMS has not made it available 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 beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount is Medicare-certified, with a certification date of January 10, 2006 (CCN 341591). 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 this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their overall 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 95.23, compared with the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 69.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 273 ZIP codes from its office in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 273 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but CMS reports it for transparency, and families can weigh it alongside the survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 abandoning medical care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount at (252) 442-9126 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount directly at (252) 442-9126 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing; for anything else, contact the hospice at (252) 442-9126.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up PruittHealth Hospice - Rocky Mount directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341591?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.