Tillery Compassionate Care
Albemarle, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341542)
CMS process measure: 95.33 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (704) 983-4216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tillery Compassionate Care has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 95.33, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Tillery Compassionate Care serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Albemarle, North Carolina, in Stanly County.
Yes, Tillery Compassionate Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341542, certified since August 3, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Tillery Compassionate Care is a non-profit hospice serving Albemarle, North Carolina and the surrounding Stanly County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1989, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 341542.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Tillery Compassionate Care a 5-star CAHPS rating. Ninety-five percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated the care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of families surveyed after a loved one's care.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Tillery Compassionate Care scored 95.33, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. This composite measure reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, such as timely visits and symptom assessment. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 82.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Tillery Compassionate Care serves a wide geographic area, covering 48 ZIP codes from its Albemarle office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare, and families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on that site.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tillery Compassionate Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 341542) since August 3, 1989, 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 survey data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 92% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 95.33, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tillery Compassionate Care serves 48 ZIP codes from its Albemarle, North Carolina office in Stanly County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 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, though CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1989.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Tillery Compassionate Care at (704) 983-4216 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Tillery Compassionate Care at (704) 983-4216 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — contact Tillery Compassionate Care at (704) 983-4216 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tillery Compassionate Care (CCN 341542) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341542?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.