Hospice in ZIP 28401 (Wilmington, NC)

Within Wilmington, NC, ZIP 28401 has 1 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.

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All hospice in ZIP 28401

Hospice · Non-Profit Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Wilmington, NC 28401 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

ZIP 28401 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 28401; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at LOWER CAPE FEAR LIFECARE (non-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 468 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerLOWER CAPE FEAR LIFECARE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star5.0 / 5
Avg daily census468
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Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
LOWER CAPE FEAR LIFECARE5.0105.0468non-profit
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Comparing hospice in ZIP 28401

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 28401, Wilmington, NC, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the hospice in ZIP 28401?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 28401 is 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Which hospice in ZIP 28401 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, LOWER CAPE FEAR LIFECARE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 28401, at 5.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 28401?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 28401 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How many hospice in ZIP 28401 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 28401 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 28401?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 28401. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data & methodology

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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