Bernardo Hospice Care
Newberry, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421650)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 321-3035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bernardo Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Bernardo Hospice Care serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Newberry, South Carolina. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether your specific ZIP code falls within its service area.
Yes, Bernardo Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421650, certified since February 28, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bernardo Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Newberry, South Carolina and the surrounding area. The CMS data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; families wishing to confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run should contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare. Bernardo Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2024.
CMS Care Compare does not include CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided — this is common for smaller or newly certified hospices where patient counts are too low to publish a reliable star rating or percentage of caregivers who would recommend the hospice. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published that measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Bernardo Hospice Care scored 100.00, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. The hospice also has a reported care index score of 9. According to the data provided, Bernardo Hospice Care serves 6 ZIP codes from its Newberry office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bernardo Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 421650) since February 28, 2024, 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 in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bernardo Hospice Care's composite process score is 100.00, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78, and it has a reported care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bernardo Hospice Care serves 6 ZIP codes from its Newberry, South Carolina office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not include an ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (803) 321-3035 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bernardo Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2024.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Bernardo Hospice Care delivers services; contact the hospice at (803) 321-3035 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Bernardo Hospice Care directly at (803) 321-3035 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been certified — figures included here where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bernardo Hospice Care (CCN 421650) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421650?state=SC to confirm current 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.