Vidant Home Health And Hospice
Ahoskie, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341518)
CMS process measure: 96.78 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 332-3392 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vidant Home Health And Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.78 is slightly below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Vidant Home Health And Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Ahoskie, North Carolina, in Hertford County.
Yes, Vidant Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341518, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vidant Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Ahoskie, North Carolina, serving families in Hertford County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 1987, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers whose loved ones received care here, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — this hospice scored 96.78, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it slightly below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 68.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on CMS's published data.
This hospice's service area covers 67 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Ahoskie office. Hospice care is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vidant Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341518, certified since November 4, 1987). 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.78, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95, which CMS classifies as slightly below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Ahoskie, North Carolina office in Hertford County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vidant Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality and survey scores are reported independently of it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 1987, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up on care, support, or treatment for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (252) 332-3392 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, please contact the hospice directly at (252) 332-3392 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports families — contact this hospice at (252) 332-3392 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vidant Home Health And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341518?state=NC to review its current CMS-published 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.