Agape Care South Carolina Ii
Spartanburg, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421536)
CMS process measure: 99.98 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 313 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 932-2738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Agape Care South Carolina II has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process-of-care score of 99.98 is above South Carolina's state average of 97.78. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare survey data.
Agape Care South Carolina II serves 313 ZIP codes from its Spartanburg, South Carolina office in Spartanburg County. This reflects the service area reported to CMS Care Compare.
Yes, Agape Care South Carolina II is Medicare-certified (CCN 421536), certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Care South Carolina II is a for-profit hospice based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving families in Spartanburg County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1997, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421536.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Agape Care South Carolina II scored 99.98, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 69.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 313 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Spartanburg office.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly available survey and quality-measure vintage at the time of publication. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, it is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is included here. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Care Compare for further details, as no staffing, facility, or service specifics beyond what is listed here have been provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Agape Care South Carolina II is Medicare-certified (CCN 421536, since 1997), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% giving a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 99.98, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as serving 313 ZIP codes from its Spartanburg, South Carolina office in Spartanburg County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 313 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agape Care South Carolina II is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but is not itself a measure of care quality, which is better reflected in the CAHPS and composite scores above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1997.
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 and is typically for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Agape Care South Carolina II at (800) 932-2738 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Agape Care South Carolina II at (800) 932-2738 for information on getting started, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, and the hospice's service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (800) 932-2738.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agape Care South Carolina II (CCN 421536) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421536?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.