Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice
Smithfield, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341561)
CMS process measure: 99.63 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (919) 938-7505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 97 percent saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.63 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Smithfield, North Carolina office in Johnston County.
Yes, Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341561, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Smithfield, North Carolina, serving Johnston County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1992, and is organized under an "Other" ownership type according to CMS records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure — a score reflecting how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 99.63, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 91.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Smithfield office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost information beyond that is provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for details about how care is delivered.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341561), certified since July 22, 1992, 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 survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 97 percent of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 93 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.63, above the North Carolina state average of 97.95; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 91.4 percent of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Smithfield, North Carolina office in Johnston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey scores above are the more direct measures of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1992.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
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 giving up on medical attention, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice at (919) 938-7505 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (919) 938-7505 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how to reach the care team; you can also review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341561?state=NC to confirm current CMS ratings and 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.