Lighthouse Hospice Group, Llc
Irmo, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421608)
CMS process measure: 94.55 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 781-1935 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or recommend percentage for Lighthouse Hospice Group. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 94.55, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Lighthouse Hospice Group serves 33 ZIP codes from its Irmo, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Yes, Lighthouse Hospice Group is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421608, certified since October 12, 2011; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lighthouse Hospice Group, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Irmo, South Carolina, serving families from its office in Richland County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2011 (CCN 421608).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published these figures for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Lighthouse Hospice Group scored 94.55, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 9.8% of patients, according to the same data set.
Lighthouse Hospice Group serves 33 ZIP codes from its Irmo, SC office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this general coverage fact are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lighthouse Hospice Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 421608) since October 12, 2011, 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 or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.55, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lighthouse Hospice Group serves 33 ZIP codes from its Irmo, SC office in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 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 by itself determine care quality, but CMS makes it public so families can consider it alongside other data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lighthouse Hospice Group has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 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 manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams actively manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact Lighthouse Hospice Group at (803) 781-1935 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting care typically begins with a physician referral, but for specific steps, contact Lighthouse Hospice Group at (803) 781-1935 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care needs are met, and how caregivers have rated their experience; contact Lighthouse Hospice Group at (803) 781-1935 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lighthouse Hospice Group (CCN 421608) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421608?state=SC to see the latest published CMS data.
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.