Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House
Lexington, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341553)
CMS process measure: 99.08 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (336) 475-5444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.08 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lexington, NC office in Davidson County.
Yes, Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House is Medicare-certified (CCN 341553, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House is a non-profit hospice based in Lexington, North Carolina, serving families in Davidson County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1991, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and ninety percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core elements of care such as timely visits and services — this hospice scored 99.08, compared to the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 76.4% of patients, per the available data.
This hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lexington office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House is Medicare-certified (CCN 341553) since May 1, 1991, 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 reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.08, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lexington, North Carolina office in Davidson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 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 regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is generally for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
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 (336) 475-5444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (336) 475-5444 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact (336) 475-5444 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 341553 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341553?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.