Abbey Road Hospice, Llc
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421583)
CMS process measure: 95.51 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 551-5552 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Abbey Road Hospice 71% of the time, with 65% rating it 9 or 10 overall. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.51, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Abbey Road Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia, SC office in Lexington County.
Yes, Abbey Road Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421583, since May 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Abbey Road Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice serving Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding area from Lexington County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2008 (CCN 421583).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which may reflect small survey sample sizes rather than a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Abbey Road Hospice scored 95.51, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 31.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Abbey Road Hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this are available in the data reviewed. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Abbey Road Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421583, since May 1, 2008). 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, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated it 9 or 10 overall. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Abbey Road Hospice scored 95.51 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia, SC office in Lexington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Abbey Road Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Abbey Road Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 1, 2008.
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 generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Abbey Road Hospice at (803) 551-5552 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Abbey Road Hospice at (803) 551-5552 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how a hospice communicates with patients and families — figures like these can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and confirmed directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Abbey Road Hospice, LLC (CCN 421583) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421583?state=SC to review the latest CMS data.
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.