Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston
Ladson, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421573)
CMS process measure: 97.67 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 573-8623 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 74% would definitely recommend Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston, with 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 97.67, about the same as the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston serves 82 ZIP codes from its Ladson, SC office in Berkeley County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421573, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston is a for-profit hospice based in Ladson, South Carolina, serving families in Berkeley County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2007 (CCN 421573).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; often this occurs when patient counts are small, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.67, compared with the South Carolina state average of 97.78 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS data also shows 77.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published figures.
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Ladson office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421573), certified since May 3, 2007, 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 survey, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 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 97.67, compared with the South Carolina state average of 97.78, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Ladson, SC office in Berkeley 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?
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2007.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is being provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (843) 573-8623 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact the hospice directly at (843) 573-8623 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (843) 573-8623 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421573?state=SC to confirm current CMS-published information.
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.