Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney
Gaffney, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421572)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 542-2536 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, it scored 100.00, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney serves 28 ZIP codes from its Gaffney, SC office in Greenville county.
Yes, Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney is Medicare-certified (CCN 421572, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney is a for-profit hospice agency based in Gaffney, South Carolina, serving families in Greenville county and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney scored 100.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 74.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the same dataset.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 28 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney is Medicare-certified (CCN 421572) since October 19, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose 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, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Gaffney, SC location in Greenville county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality, but it can be useful context when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2006.
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 for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and pain management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (864) 542-2536 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (864) 542-2536 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how caregivers are supported, and how quality measures compare to other hospices in the area — contact the hospice at (864) 542-2536 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421572?state=SC to confirm current ratings and details.
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.