Tidelands Community Hospice/Tidelands Community Ho
Georgetown, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421502)
CMS process measure: 91.86 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 546-3410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Tidelands Community Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.86, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Tidelands Community Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Georgetown, SC office in Georgetown County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Tidelands Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421502), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tidelands Community Hospice, located in Georgetown, South Carolina, is a non-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1988, serving families in Georgetown County and the surrounding area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Tidelands Community Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Tidelands Community Hospice scored 91.86, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 39.9% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Tidelands Community Hospice reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its Georgetown office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond this are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tidelands Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421502), certified since January 19, 1988, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 91.86, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tidelands Community Hospice reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its office in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tidelands Community Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1988.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients still receive medical support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Tidelands Community Hospice at (843) 546-3410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Tidelands Community Hospice at (843) 546-3410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and the geographic area served; you can also contact Tidelands Community Hospice directly at (843) 546-3410 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tidelands Community Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421502?state=SC to review its current CMS-reported 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.