Unc Hospice
Chapel Hill, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341531)
CMS process measure: 99.17 (state average 97.95 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (984) 215-2650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Unc Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.17 is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Unc Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in Orange County.
Yes, Unc Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341531), certified since 1988; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unc Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving Orange County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1988 (CCN 341531), giving it a long history of continuous participation in the Medicare hospice program.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Unc Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Unc Hospice scored 99.17, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and a figure of 63.9% for visits during the last days of life, as published on Care Compare. Where any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than a reflection of care quality.
Unc Hospice serves a broad area, covering 64 ZIP codes from its Chapel Hill office. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unc Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 341531) since July 22, 1988, 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 shows an overall rating of 3 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Unc Hospice's composite process score is 99.17, which is above the North Carolina state average of 97.95, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unc Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unc Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS data here does not indicate that it affects the quality scores reported.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Unc Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1988.
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 being pursued, typically for those with 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 curative treatment of the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Unc Hospice; please contact the hospice at (984) 215-2650 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Unc Hospice directly at (984) 215-2650 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for Unc Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Unc Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341531?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.