Richmond County Hospice Inc
Rockingham, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341556)
CMS process measure: 98.58 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (910) 997-4464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Richmond County Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.58 is at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Richmond County Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Rockingham, NC office in Richmond County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Richmond County Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341556, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Richmond County Hospice Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Rockingham, North Carolina, serving families in Richmond County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 4, 1991, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Richmond County Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with the hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, Richmond County Hospice scored 98.58, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 53.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on CMS's published measures.
Richmond County Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Rockingham office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Richmond County Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 341556), certified since December 4, 1991, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% 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 98.58, compared to a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it at the state average according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Richmond County Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Rockingham, NC office in Richmond County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type can inform how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality and survey data are the most direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 4, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying disease; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Richmond County Hospice at (910) 997-4464 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Richmond County Hospice at (910) 997-4464 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are reported for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Richmond County Hospice Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341556?state=NC.
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.