St Joseph Hospice Llc
North Augusta, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421615)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 349-8070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St Joseph Hospice LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS also lists its composite process measure as not reported against the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
St Joseph Hospice LLC serves 12 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, SC office in Aiken County.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421615, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in North Augusta, South Carolina, serving Aiken County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2013 (CCN 421615).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not released a public figure for this measure at this hospice.
CMS lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 is listed as "not reported" for this hospice, meaning CMS has not published a comparable figure to place alongside the state average.
St Joseph Hospice LLC's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 12 ZIP codes from its North Augusta office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is provided here beyond that basic fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing and to contact the hospice directly for any details not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421615) as of April 30, 2013, 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 for this hospice; this is often due to small patient counts and does not suggest lower quality care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison to the South Carolina state average (97.78) as "not reported." CMS does report a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Joseph Hospice LLC serves 12 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, SC location in Aiken County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Joseph Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are the best indicators available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Joseph Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2013.
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 rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live and treatment is no longer pursued.
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; it does not mean stopping all care or support, and patients may leave hospice at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Joseph Hospice LLC at (803) 349-8070 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 St Joseph Hospice LLC at (803) 349-8070 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask St Joseph Hospice LLC directly at (803) 349-8070 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Joseph Hospice LLC (CCN 421615) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421615?state=SC to confirm current certification and quality 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.