Trellis Supportive Care
Winston Salem, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341502)
CMS process measure: 92.26 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 129 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (336) 768-3972 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trellis Supportive Care received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 92.26, which is below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Trellis Supportive Care serves 129 ZIP codes from its Winston Salem, North Carolina office in Forsyth County.
Yes, Trellis Supportive Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 341502), certified since January 10, 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trellis Supportive Care is a non-profit hospice based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving families in Forsyth County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 1985, and currently serves 129 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Trellis Supportive Care an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Trellis Supportive Care scored 92.26, compared with a North Carolina state average of 97.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data provided.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of the dataset supplied; they are not real-time. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not by itself indicate lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. This listing does not include cost information beyond that fact, and no staffing, facility, or service details are stated here beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Trellis Supportive Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 341502) and has been since January 10, 1985. 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, Trellis Supportive Care received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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-of-care score is 92.26, compared with the North Carolina state average of 97.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Trellis Supportive Care serves 129 ZIP codes from its office in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 129 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Trellis Supportive Care is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports and doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 1985.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams provide active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Trellis Supportive Care delivers care; please contact the hospice at (336) 768-3972 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Trellis Supportive Care directly at (336) 768-3972 to ask 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, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review these details for Trellis Supportive Care on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (336) 768-3972.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trellis Supportive Care (CCN 341502) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341502?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.