Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont
Lancaster, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421515)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 286-1472 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 92% would definitely recommend Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont serves 24 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, South Carolina office in Lancaster County.
Yes, Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont is Medicare-certified (CCN 421515, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Its ownership type is listed as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1992, meaning it has served families in this region for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure separately in this data, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect generally positive caregiver experiences.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 79.9% of patients, per the most recent published data.
This hospice serves a service area covering 24 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, SC office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont is Medicare-certified (CCN 421515, since June 19, 1992), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, 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?
This hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, South Carolina office in Lancaster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data is the best way to evaluate care experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1992.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical support to manage symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (803) 286-1472 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 directly at (803) 286-1472 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the area served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify current details for Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421515?state=SC.
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.