Hospice Of Scotland County
Laurinburg, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341555)
CMS process measure: 85.54 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (910) 276-7176 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Scotland County holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 85.54, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Hospice Of Scotland County serves 36 ZIP codes from its Laurinburg, NC office in Scotland County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Hospice Of Scotland County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341555, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Scotland County is a non-profit hospice located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, in Scotland County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 1991, and is identified in CMS records by CCN 341555.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Hospice Of Scotland County has earned a 4-star rating. Ninety-one percent of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score that reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, this hospice scored 85.54, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. The care index score reported is 10, and 88.8 percent of patients had visits in the last days of life, per CMS data. Families are encouraged to review the full detail of these measures on Medicare Care Compare, since some measures may reflect small sample sizes rather than differences in care quality.
Hospice Of Scotland County serves 36 ZIP codes from its Laurinburg office, offering a moderately wide service area for families in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Scotland County is Medicare-certified (CCN 341555, certified since December 3, 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 CAHPS survey data show a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating overall care 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 85.54, 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?
Hospice Of Scotland County serves 36 ZIP codes from its Laurinburg, NC office in Scotland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 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 inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite score are the best indicators of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 1991.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for the family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Hospice Of Scotland County at (910) 276-7176 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Hospice Of Scotland County at (910) 276-7176 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — Hospice Of Scotland County can be reached at (910) 276-7176 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Scotland County (CCN 341555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341555?state=NC to review its current CMS-reported 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.