Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice
Kenansville, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341538)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 97.95 — at state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (910) 293-3191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice 88% of the time, with 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.04 is at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Kenansville, NC office in Duplin County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341538, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Kenansville, North Carolina, serving Duplin County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1989, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, reports that 88% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.04, which is at the North Carolina state average of 97.95. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports that 88.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on care near the end of life.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 25 ZIP codes from its Kenansville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341538), certified since February 14, 1989, 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 Hospice Survey, 88% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% 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 98.04, which CMS classifies as at the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 25 ZIP codes from its Kenansville, NC office in Duplin County, according to CMS data.
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?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed for how care actually performs.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1989.
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 when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 pursuing a cure; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (910) 293-3191 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (910) 293-3191 to ask about their intake process, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how quickly it can begin care; the hospice can be reached at (910) 293-3191 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice, CCN 341538, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341538?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.