Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice
Greenville, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421533)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 627-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its Greenville, SC office in Greenville County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421533, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Greenville, South Carolina, serving Greenville County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 1996, meaning it has provided hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey and are reported as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the delivery of a set of care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
This hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 125 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Greenville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421533) since June 20, 1996, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 67.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 125 ZIP codes from its Greenville, SC office in Greenville County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is part of the CMS Care Compare profile families can review alongside survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 1996, according to CMS records.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice at (864) 627-1200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice directly at (864) 627-1200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (864) 627-1200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice using CCN 421533 at medicare.gov/care-compare to confirm current ratings and quality 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.