Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort
Bluffton, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421553)
CMS process measure: 97.18 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 279-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.18, essentially at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort serves 26 ZIP codes from its Bluffton, South Carolina office in Jasper County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort is Medicare-certified (CCN 421553), certified since September 10, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort is a for-profit hospice based in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving families in Jasper County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for two decades.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small for CMS to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality, only that the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort scored 97.18, essentially at the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 77.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 26 ZIP codes centered on its Bluffton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is included here. Families are encouraged to confirm all current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort is Medicare-certified (CCN 421553) as of September 10, 2004, 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 percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.18, essentially at the South Carolina state average of 97.78; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 77.7% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 26 ZIP codes from its Bluffton, South Carolina office in Jasper County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 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 indicate quality, but CMS reports it as part of its public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, since hospice teams actively manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort provides care; please contact the hospice at (770) 279-6200 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 (770) 279-6200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how a hospice handles after-hours needs; contact the hospice at (770) 279-6200 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort (CCN 421553) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421553?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.