Crescent Hospice, Inc
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421609)
CMS process measure: 98.43 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 276 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 732-3274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crescent Hospice, Inc holds a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.43 is at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Crescent Hospice, Inc serves 276 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Yes, Crescent Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421609, certified since February 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Crescent Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Columbia, South Carolina, serving families in Richland County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 2012, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421609.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Crescent Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Crescent Hospice scored 98.43, which CMS categorizes as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data vintage.
Crescent Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 276 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Crescent Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421609) since February 2012, 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 survey, Crescent Hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Crescent Hospice's composite process score is 98.43, which CMS lists as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78; its care index score is 10, and 67.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Crescent Hospice reports serving 276 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina location in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 276 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Crescent Hospice, Inc is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Crescent Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people believed to have a limited time to live, typically six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Crescent Hospice; please contact the hospice at (803) 732-3274 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment steps; contact Crescent Hospice directly at (803) 732-3274 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near the end of life, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Crescent Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421609?state=SC to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.