Hospice in ZIP 27017 (Dobson, NC)

ZIP 27017 (Dobson, NC) has 1 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

All hospice in ZIP 27017

Hospice · Non-Profit MOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Dobson, NC 27017 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

ZIP 27017 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 27017, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at MOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 309 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerMOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star5.0 / 5
Avg daily census309

Comparing hospice in ZIP 27017

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 27017, Dobson, NC when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
MOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE5.0105.0309non-profit

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Dobson have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Dobson in the current snapshot.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 27017?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 27017. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 27017?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 27017?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 27017 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 27017 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 27017 in this CMS snapshot.

Data & methodology

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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