Patriot Hospice
Easley, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421614)
CMS process measure: 82.53 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 154 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 991-8414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Patriot Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 82.53 is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Patriot Hospice serves 154 ZIP codes from its office in Easley, South Carolina, in Pickens County.
Yes, Patriot Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421614, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Patriot Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Easley, South Carolina, serving families in Pickens County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2012.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Patriot Hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Patriot Hospice scored 82.53, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 54.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Patriot Hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 154 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach for a hospice based in Easley.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal diagnosis; no cost details beyond this are available or implied here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Patriot Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421614) since August 10, 2012, 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 data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Patriot Hospice and 83% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Patriot Hospice's composite process score is 82.53, which CMS reports as below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Patriot Hospice serves 154 ZIP codes from its Easley, South Carolina office in Pickens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 154 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Patriot Hospice is listed by CMS as a for-profit organization; ownership type does not determine quality of care, but it is part of the public CMS record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Patriot Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2012, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically when a physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Patriot Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (864) 991-8414 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Patriot Hospice, contact them directly at (864) 991-8414 and confirm certification and eligibility details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure performance, and service area coverage, all of which are published on Medicare Care Compare; contact Patriot Hospice at (864) 991-8414 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Patriot Hospice's certification and performance data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421614?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.