Hospice Of Carteret County
Morehead City, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341579)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (252) 808-6085 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice Of Carteret County, but 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. These figures come from the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey and CMS Care Compare quality data.
Hospice Of Carteret County serves 20 ZIP codes from its Morehead City, NC office in Carteret County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of Carteret County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341579), since June 26, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Carteret County is a non-profit hospice based in Morehead City, North Carolina, serving Carteret County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 1997 (CCN 341579), according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which should not be read as a sign of poor quality. However, the published survey figures show that 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Of Carteret County scored 100.00, compared with a 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 61.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Hospice Of Carteret County's service area covers 20 ZIP codes from its Morehead City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Carteret County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341579) as of June 26, 1997, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 61.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Carteret County serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 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 is one factor among several CMS publishes, and families may consider it alongside survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Carteret County has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 1997, according to CMS records.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of Carteret County at (252) 808-6085 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Carteret County directly at (252) 808-6085 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Carteret County (CCN 341579) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341579?state=NC to confirm current CMS 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.