Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County
Kinston, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341594)
CMS process measure: 90.14 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 527-3786 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.14, below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County serves 25 ZIP codes from its Kinston, NC office, in Lenoir County.
Yes, Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341594, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County is a for-profit hospice located in Kinston, North Carolina, serving Lenoir County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2007 (CCN 341594), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 90.14, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 60.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 25 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341594) since May 3, 2007, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.14, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 60.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Kinston, North Carolina office in Lenoir County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS measures like the composite process score are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2007.
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 medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (252) 527-3786 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (252) 527-3786 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, and how the hospice supports families; contact this hospice at (252) 527-3786 for specifics, and review its CMS Care Compare profile for published quality data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 341594 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341594?state=NC to confirm certification and review published quality 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.