Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills
Seneca, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421508)
CMS process measure: 99.36 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 882-8940 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.36 is above South Carolina's state average of 97.78.
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills serves 82 ZIP codes from its Seneca, South Carolina office in Oconee County.
Yes, Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421508, certified since March 7, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills is a for-profit hospice based in Seneca, South Carolina, in Oconee County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 1990 (CCN 421508), meaning it has provided care under Medicare's hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Of respondents, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the consistency of core clinical processes performed during a hospice stay — this hospice scored 99.36, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 88.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the data provided.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 82 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad geographic reach from its Seneca office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills is Medicare-certified (CCN 421508) since March 7, 1990, 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.36, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 82 ZIP codes served by this hospice, based out of Seneca, South Carolina, in Oconee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not determine quality by itself; CMS quality and survey scores are a more direct indicator of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 1990, over three decades ago.
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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it means a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (864) 882-8940 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (864) 882-8940 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS ratings and contact them at (864) 882-8940 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421508?state=SC to confirm current 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.