Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina
Aiken, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421648)
CMS process measure: 97 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 233-2882 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina an overall CAHPS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On the CMS composite care process measure, it scored 97.00, about the same as the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina serves 94 ZIP codes from its Aiken, South Carolina office, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families can confirm whether a specific address is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421648, certified since September 22, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Aiken, South Carolina, certified since September 22, 2023. CMS Care Compare does not list the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or on Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among family caregivers surveyed, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, a quality score that reflects how consistently a hospice completed key care processes, this hospice scored 97.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — described by CMS as at the state average. A separate care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS. CMS has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for smaller patient volumes and does not by itself indicate lower quality of care.
The hospice reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Aiken office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina is Medicare-certified (CCN 421648) and has been since September 22, 2023. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 3-out-of-5 overall star rating, with 77% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% 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 97.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Aiken, South Carolina location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (803) 233-2882 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2023.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (803) 233-2882 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina at (803) 233-2882 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about family satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the ZIP codes it serves, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421648?state=SC using CCN 421648.
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.