Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital
Rocky Mount, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341510)
CMS process measure: 62.66 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 443-8124 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 62.66, below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital serves 29 ZIP codes from its Rocky Mount, North Carolina office in Nash County.
Yes, Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341510, certified since October 31, 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital is a non-profit hospice based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving families in Nash County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 1986 (CCN 341510).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating. 94% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 62.66, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 32.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, it is often due to small patient counts used for the calculation, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 29 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 341510) since October 31, 1986, 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 survey data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 62.66, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Rocky Mount, North Carolina location in Nash County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality and survey measures should also be reviewed.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 1986.
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 is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 no care is given, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (252) 443-8124 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (252) 443-8124 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures above and confirm additional details by calling (252) 443-8124.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly using its CCN 341510 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341510?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.