Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc
Murrells Inlet, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421638)
CMS process measure: 66.67 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 256-3197 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 66.67, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Murrells Inlet, SC office in Georgetown County.
Yes, Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421638, since 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, serving families in Georgetown County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421638.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published survey results.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 66.67, 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 9 and notes that 66.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data.
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Murrells Inlet office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421638) since May 29, 2020, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 66.67, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its office in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Georgetown County.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2020.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (843) 256-3197 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 the hospice at (843) 256-3197 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about survey results, quality measures, service areas, and staffing; contact the hospice at (843) 256-3197 for specifics and verify figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of Sc, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421638?state=SC using CCN 421638.
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.