Alexander Hospice
Taylorsville, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341521)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 632-5026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or recommend percentage for Alexander Hospice, often due to small patient counts. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Alexander Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Taylorsville, North Carolina office in Alexander County.
Yes, Alexander Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341521), certified since October 15, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alexander Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Taylorsville, North Carolina and the surrounding Alexander County area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 1987, giving it a long history of caring for patients under the Medicare hospice benefit.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or the percentage who rated it 9-10 overall. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published those figures for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Alexander Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Alexander Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 9 ZIP codes from its Taylorsville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alexander Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341521), certified since October 15, 1987, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentage) for Alexander Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Alexander Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, and its published care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Alexander Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Taylorsville, North Carolina office in Alexander County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alexander Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS quality measures should also be reviewed when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alexander Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 1987.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Alexander Hospice; please contact the hospice at (828) 632-5026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Alexander Hospice directly at (828) 632-5026 and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and quality measures; contact Alexander Hospice at (828) 632-5026 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alexander Hospice (CCN 341521) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341521?state=NC to confirm its current certification and quality 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.