Musc Health Hospice At Home By Bayada-Charleston
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421647)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 416-4020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong experiences with MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite care process measure, this hospice scored 100.00 compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, putting it above average.
MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston serves 35 ZIP codes from its Charleston, South Carolina office in Charleston County.
Yes, MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421647), certified since November 18, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding communities, certified since November 18, 2022. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare data reflecting the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. A specific overall CAHPS star rating was not included in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered — this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average. Its care index score was reported as 10, and CMS data indicate that 75.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
This hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Charleston, South Carolina office in Charleston County, indicating a fairly broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as made available for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality concern.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is included in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421647) as of November 18, 2022, 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 Hospice Survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated it 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 South Carolina's state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports 75.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its office in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided for this listing; you can confirm this detail by contacting the hospice at (843) 416-4020 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2022.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — hospice teams continue to provide active 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 the hospice at (843) 416-4020 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; contact the hospice directly at (843) 416-4020 to learn 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 survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; contacting the hospice at (843) 416-4020 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up MUSC Health Hospice at Home by Bayada-Charleston (CCN 421647) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421647?state=SC to review its official CMS quality and survey 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.