Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont
Greenwood, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421507)
CMS process measure: 97.7 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 227-9393 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.70 is at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County.
Yes, Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont is Medicare-certified (CCN 421507, since 1989). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont is a non-profit hospice based in Greenwood, South Carolina, certified by Medicare since May 16, 1989 (CCN 421507). It serves families across 42 ZIP codes in and around Greenwood County.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers rated this hospice highly: it earned a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 91% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 97.70, which CMS classifies as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee details are provided here; families should confirm coverage specifics directly with the hospice or Medicare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont is Medicare-certified (CCN 421507) since May 16, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose eligibility is certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 91% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.70, which CMS reports as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and 79.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Greenwood, South Carolina office in Greenwood County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 1989.
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; both emphasize symptom relief and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (864) 227-9393 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (864) 227-9393 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also ask directly by calling (864) 227-9393.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont (CCN 421507) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421507?state=SC to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.