Visiting Nurse Home Care&Hospice Of Carroll County
North Conway, NH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 301520)
CMS process measure: 92.78 (state average 95.91 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (603) 447-6766 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County 89% of the time, and the hospice scored 92.78 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 95.91. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County serves 19 ZIP codes from its North Conway, NH office in Carroll County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County is Medicare-certified (CCN 301520), certified since August 15, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County is a non-profit hospice based in North Conway, New Hampshire, serving families in Carroll County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1995 (CCN 301520).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 92.78, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 41.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its North Conway office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. No cost figures beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of collection. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County is Medicare-certified (CCN 301520) since August 15, 1995, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated 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 92.78, compared with a New Hampshire state average of 95.91, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its North Conway, New Hampshire office in Carroll County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 1995.
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 six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the type of care, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact the hospice at (603) 447-6766 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (603) 447-6766 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (603) 447-6766 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice Of Carroll County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/301520?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.