Kindred Hospice
Oxford, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341599)
CMS process measure: 94.87 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (919) 603-0126 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kindred Hospice, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS's CAHPS survey. On CMS's composite process measure, Kindred Hospice scored 94.87, below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Kindred Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Oxford, North Carolina office in Granville County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341599, certified since November 24, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Oxford, North Carolina and the surrounding Granville County area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2015 (CCN 341599). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is included here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, in the CAHPS family caregiver survey 82% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Kindred Hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, so none is reported here; the absence of a figure should not be read as a sign of poor quality, as CMS often withholds star ratings for hospices with smaller patient counts.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Kindred Hospice scored 94.87, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports that 47.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice.
Kindred Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 40 ZIP codes. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341599) since November 24, 2015, 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 CMS's CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kindred Hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kindred Hospice's composite process score is 94.87, 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?
CMS data lists Kindred Hospice as serving 40 ZIP codes from its Oxford, North Carolina office in Granville County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families should review the CAHPS and quality measures for their own assessment.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2015.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care approach, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Kindred Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (919) 603-0126 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Kindred Hospice at (919) 603-0126 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, services offered, and how care is coordinated; contact Kindred Hospice at (919) 603-0126 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Kindred Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341599?state=NC to confirm current ratings and 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.