Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, Llc
West Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421606)
CMS process measure: 99.45 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 731-8110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina received a 2-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.45 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina serves 69 ZIP codes from its West Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421606, since May 19, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in West Columbia, South Carolina, serving families in Richland County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421606.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars. Of family caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.45, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and a rate of 75.2% for visits in the last days of life.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 69 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than a reflection of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421606) since May 19, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 78% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.45, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 69 ZIP codes from its West Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 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 entity; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (803) 731-8110 or 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 directly at (803) 731-8110 or check Medicare Care Compare for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and staffing; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures here and ask the hospice directly at (803) 731-8110 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC (CCN 421606) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421606?state=SC to review its current CMS-reported details.
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.