Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi
Wilkesboro, NC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 341506)
CMS process measure: 94.03 (state average 97.95 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (336) 818-3177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.03, below the North Carolina state average of 97.95.
Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi serves 40 ZIP codes from its Wilkesboro, NC office in Wilkes County.
Yes, Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi is Medicare-certified, with CCN 341506, certified since September 23, 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi is a for-profit hospice based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serving Wilkes County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 1985 (CCN 341506).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 94.03, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 97.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 66.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the data supplied.
This hospice's service area covers 40 ZIP codes from its Wilkesboro office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi is Medicare-certified (CCN 341506), certified since September 23, 1985, 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 data provided, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data given.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 94.03, 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?
It serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes 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?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results provide more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 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 and focuses on comfort and symptom relief, while hospice care is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
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 care or attention, which continues through the hospice team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (336) 818-3177 or check its listing on Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; contact the hospice directly at (336) 818-3177 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-Wi directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/341506?state=NC to confirm current ratings and information.
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.