Adoration Home Health And Hospice
Nags Head, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341584)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 263-5800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Adoration Home Health And Hospice 89% of the time, with 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.24, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Adoration Home Health And Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Nags Head, NC office in Dare County.
Yes, Adoration Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341584, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Adoration Home Health And Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Nags Head, North Carolina, serving families in Dare County. It has been certified by Medicare since April 4, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 89% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers recommended care processes, Adoration scored 95.24, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. Its care index score is 9, and 69.1% of patients had visits from staff in the last days of life, according to CMS data.
Adoration Home Health And Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Nags Head office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Adoration Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341584) and has been since April 4, 2002. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% 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 measure score is 95.24, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Adoration Home Health And Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Nags Head, NC office in Dare County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed for the fullest picture of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 2002.
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 for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Adoration Home Health And Hospice at (252) 263-5800 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe an enrollment process. Please contact the hospice directly at (252) 263-5800 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are addressed; contacting the hospice at (252) 263-5800 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341584?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.