Albemarle Home Care And Hospice
Elizabeth City, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341559)
CMS process measure: 97.47 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 338-4066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 97.47 is about at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Elizabeth City, North Carolina office in Pasquotank County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Albemarle Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341559), certified since January 23, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serving families in Pasquotank County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Albemarle Home Care And Hospice scored 97.47, which CMS characterizes as at the state average, compared to a North Carolina average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 40.5% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Elizabeth City office. If any of these figures are unavailable for a particular measure, it is because CMS has not published that data for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage and update schedule.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Albemarle Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341559) since January 23, 1992, 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 show a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 97.47, which CMS rates as at the state average compared to North Carolina's average of 97.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Elizabeth City, North Carolina office in Pasquotank County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and process scores are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 23, 1992.
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 people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Albemarle Home Care And Hospice at (252) 338-4066 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; contact Albemarle Home Care And Hospice at (252) 338-4066 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff can respond to needs, and what services are available in their area; contact Albemarle Home Care And Hospice at (252) 338-4066 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Albemarle Home Care And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341559?state=NC to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.